Marx's Theory of Free Time and the Implementation of Common Prosperity in Spiritual Life
In Marx's theory,free time refers to the time that is not taken up by the direct production of the means of living,in which laborers can freely dispose of,engage in autonomous activities and use for self-development.Its value aims to promote the free and comprehensive development of human beings.In capitalist society,workers are squeezed by the dual pressures of lengthening working hours and increasing labor intensity.They not only fail to enjoy freedom during work but also lose the richness of their original activities under the discipline of capital.Therefore,the key to overcoming the opposition between labor time and free time lies in the thorough transformation of the capitalist mode of production.Currently,achieving the common prosperity of spiritual life requires ample free time,while the usage of it is seen as a necessary foundation.However,it poses challenges to both the quantitative and qualitative improvement of free time that the blurring of boundaries between work and life,the emptiness and insecurity under consumerism as well as the unstable living conditions.In the new journey of the new era,to continuously meet the diverse,multi-level and multi-faceted spiritual needs of the people,it is necessary to adhere to the empowerment of the digital economy for high-quality social development.Moreover,it involves integrating socialist core values into daily life and guiding people to elevate their spiritual life through decent labor to create a new and better life.