Brief Course Description
1. Course Title:
Economic Philosophy
2. Language of Instruction:
Vietnamese
3. Course Code:
POL510046
4. Credits:
3
5. Course Objectives:
Knowledge:
Equip learners with philosophical knowledge of economics, particularly the Marxist–Leninist philosophical perspectives on the economy as expressed through Marx’s theory of socio-economic formations. Through this, learners will be able to apply its methodological significance to the practical context of Vietnam.
Help learners grasp the fundamental Marxist–Leninist philosophical viewpoints on the interrelation between economic and political development, thereby contributing to the advancement of socialist construction in Vietnam.
Skills:
Enable learners to apply methodological principles derived from the theory of socio-economic formations in analyzing how the Communist Party of Vietnam has understood and creatively applied these principles in orienting the socialist path.
Ideology:
Foster in learners a firm Marxist–Leninist standpoint, strengthen their confidence in the scientific and revolutionary nature of the theory of socio-economic formations, and reinforce their faith in the Party’s line. Learners are encouraged to actively refute hostile or erroneous viewpoints and defend the ideological foundation of the Communist Party of Vietnam.liệu
6. Brief Description of Course Content:
The theory of socio-economic formations is one of the most important components of the materialist conception of history. In this theory, the founders of Marxism not only identified the most general laws governing the development of human society, but also presented essential viewpoints and ideas concerning the economy—its role and position in the existence and development of social life, as well as the macrostructure of the economy itself. Consequently, many countries have chosen this theory as a theoretical foundation for building socialism.
The theory of socio-economic formations consists of three key elements: productive forces, relations of production, and the superstructure. These elements interact with one another, forming the dynamic movement of two fundamental and universal laws governing the existence and development of society. Each element plays a distinct role within the socio-economic formation.
By thoroughly grasping this theoretical framework and based on both the characteristics of the era and the specific conditions of Vietnam, the Communist Party of Vietnam has adopted the policy of advancing toward socialism by bypassing the capitalist stage.
Today, all countries must build and develop a market economy. However, under different social systems, the market economy serves different purposes. In capitalist countries, it takes the form of a capitalist market economy; whereas in Vietnam, it is a socialist-oriented market economy.