Marxist Feudal Theory, Qin Hui’s Theory of Division of the Family Assets, and Democracy

Xinyu Lu
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Xinyu Lu: East China Normal University

Chapter Chapter 6 in Neoliberalism or Neocollective Rural China, 2024, pp 163-172 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Chapter 6 critically analyzes Qin Hui’s neoliberal interpretation of Marxist theory and his advocacy for “democratic privatization” in China. It scrutinizes Qin’s attempt to create a “universal” theory of feudalism by merging Marx’s concepts with the Asiatic mode of production, painting China as “pre-capitalist” and advocating private land ownership. The chapter reveals the circular logic in Qin’s “theory of dividing big family assets,” which paradoxically requires democracy for privatization but also asserts that only democratic states can legitimately privatize. It exposes how Qin’s rhetoric masks privileged interests and worker dispossession. Situating Qin’s theories within neoliberal discourse, the chapter challenges idealized notions like the “Athenian Path” and the “American Path,” highlighting their disconnect from historical realities.

Keywords: Neoliberalism; Marxist theory; Democratic privatization; Feudalism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-4791-8_6

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