Bài giảng Chủ nghĩa xã hội khoa học: Chương 4 - Trường Đại học Công nghiệp TP. HCM

This chapter explores the fundamental concepts of Socialist Democracy and the Socialist State, two pillars of the socialist political system. It provides a comprehensive overview of their theoretical foundations, historical evolution, and practical manifestations, particularly focusing on the Vietnamese context. Understanding these concepts is crucial for comprehending the political, economic, and social structures of nations pursuing socialism, and for analyzing contemporary issues related to governance and citizen participation. The chapter aims to equip readers with the necessary knowledge to grasp the inherent nature and significance of these political forms.

Students and researchers in political theory, political science, public administration, and those interested in the political system and ideology of Vietnam.

This academic work systematically analyzes the concepts of democracy and socialist democracy, alongside the socialist state, both generally and specifically within Vietnam. It begins by tracing the origins and development of democracy, from its fundamental meaning as "people's power" through various historical forms, culminating in the advanced nature of socialist democracy as envisioned by Marxism-Leninism. The text meticulously outlines the political, economic, and ideological-cultural-social essence of socialist democracy, emphasizing the proletariat's political leadership through the Communist Party and the people's collective ownership of the primary means of production. Subsequently, the document delves into the socialist state, examining its formation as a result of socialist revolutions led by the working class, its inherent nature as representing the will and interests of the laboring people, and its key functions in both internal and external affairs. A critical aspect explored is the dialectical relationship between socialist democracy and the socialist state, where democracy serves as the foundation and the state acts as the instrument for realizing the people's mastery. Finally, the work focuses on the specifics of socialist democracy and the socialist rule of law state in Vietnam, highlighting the enduring relevance of Ho Chi Minh's thought on people's mastery and the Communist Party of Vietnam's commitment to building a clean, strong state that upholds law and promotes citizen participation. This theoretical framework provides an essential guide for students to analyze practical issues, affirm the progressive nature of the socialist system, and contribute to its ongoing development in Vietnam.