A Comparative Research on Lenin's Socialist Formula and Deng Xiaoping's Theory on Socialist Essence

Lenin's socialist formula and Deng Xiaoping's theory on socialist essence are the scientific answers of what is socialism and how to construct socialism.They embody the spirit of seeking truth from facts,stress that public ownership and distribution according to work are the basis of the socialist system,and require to absorb the achievements of capitalist civilization to develop socialism.They regard the development of productivity as the fundamental task of socialism,and the improvement of people's living standards as the basic purpose of socialism.As Lenin and Deng Xiaoping at different times in different countries,their theory reflect the different characteristics of their own nations and times,and have different emphases.In addition,Lenin's socialist formula is static,but Deng Xiaoping's theory on the essence of socialism has a dynamic nature.