On the Transcendence of Marxist Cultural View over Cultural Evolution Theory and Cultural Relativism

Abstract

For a long time, the discussion and debate on the theory of cultural evolution and Cultural relativism have run through the development of cultural theory, and profoundly affected the development of cultural theory. The theory of cultural evolution emphasizes the monism of culture, that is, the development and progress of culture. However, it ignores the objective facts of cultural diversity and diversity, which makes it an excuse for cultural hegemonism. Cultural relativism emphasizes the diversity and diversity of culture, which can offset the negative side of cultural centralism. However, due to the lack of a deep understanding of the nature of cultural development, it leaves room for Nihilism and conservatism. The Marxist view of cultural progress provides a transcending path for bridging the contradiction between Cultural relativism and cultural evolutionism. It aims at human freedom and all-round development, and points out that the contradiction between cultural progress and Cultural relativism can only be reasonably solved in the overall practice of human beings.