Comment and Analysis of O'Connor's Ecological Thought
James O'Connor believed that there is an irreconcilable contradiction between the solution of ecological problems and the capitalist mode of production,which prompted him to criticize the capitalist system from the perspective of Marxist labor organization and think about solutions to the ecological crisis.In order to better play the revolutionary role of historical materialism,O'Connor attempted to reconstruct the contemporary critique of historical materialism.He useed a collaborative model to analyze the relationship between culture,nature and social labor as the core of historical materialism.On this basis,the"Trinity"theory was put forward,and a unique ecological materialism of culture was constructed,which broadened the critical vision of Marxism and revived Marxism at the same time.However,we should also recognize the limitations of O'Connor's ecological thought,critically examing his theory,so as to provide reference for the construction of ecological civilization in our country.
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