Vietnam: Application and Education of Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought by the Communist Party of Vietnam

April 2023

Authors: Trinh Thi Thanh & Vu Hong Van are the scholars from the University of Transport and Communications in Hanoi

Abstract: Marxism-Leninism is the ideological foundation for the Communist Party of Vietnam to apply and develop the theory of socialism and the path to socialism in Vietnam. The great achievements of historical significance that the Party and the people of Vietnam have achieved over the past 36 years of innovation have shown the correct and creative application of the Party. At the same time, Communist Party of Vietnam also contributes to supplementing and creatively developing Marxism-Leninism in new conditions. With continuous improvement in practice, the theoretical thinking of the Communist Party of Vietnam has been enhanced, and the awareness of Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh’s Thought has become more correct, complete, and profound. The application and development of the theory of Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh’s Thought are the fundamental supports for the great victory in the two resistance wars and the great achievements in the 36 years of innovation and construction in Vietnam. On the basis of scientific arguments, logical interpretation as well as studying documents of Marxism-Leninism, Ho Chi Minh Thought, and documents of the Communist Party of Vietnam, this study focuses on analyzing why the Communist Party of Vietnam has chosen Marxism-Leninism, and how it creatively applies Marxism-Leninism in the current period of national innovation of Vietnam.

1. Introduction

Marxism-Leninism is a complete system of philosophical, political, economic, and social viewpoints, a scientific doctrine on the natural historical development of mankind (Phong 2020). The birth of Marxism-Leninism is a great revolutionary change in the political life of mankind. Marxism-Leninism is the worldview, scientific methodology of the laws of nature and society, science about the victory of socialism, and the construction of a communist society.

Marxism-Leninism is the only theory that has ever discussed the goals, conditions, and methods of liberating people from oppression, exploitation, injustice, and poverty in the world (Communist Party of Vietnam 1991a). The development of globalization and the scientific-technological revolution proves the vitality and sustainable value of Marxism – Leninism because Marxism – Leninism from a very early age has fully explained the development of Marxism-Leninism. contemporary world (Communist Party of Vietnam, 2011 & 2016)

On the other hand, Marxism-Leninism is an open system, capable of absorbing the intellectual quintessence of mankind, sticking to and developing with the reality of the revolutionary movement that has been, is, and continues to develop in recent times. scientific and technological revolution and globalization.

Ho Chi Minh Thought

Ho Chi Minh Thought is the result of the creative application and development of Marxism – Leninism in the specific situation of Vietnam. Synthesizing Eastern and Western cultural knowledge, Ho Chi Minh Thought reached the intellectual heights of the times, imbued with the cultural identity and bravery of the Vietnam nation, with strong vitality, contributing to the style enriching the theoretical treasures of Marxism – Leninism (Communist Party of Vietnam, 1991a). Ho Chi Minh Thought has been increasingly perfected and developed along with the victories and advancements of our country’s revolution, innovation, and international integration of the country. Defending Ho Chi Minh’s Thought is defending a comprehensive and profound system of views on fundamental issues of the Vietnamese revolution, as well as defending Marxism-Leninism in the context of globalization.

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