Constructing the System of Socialist Core Values under the Guidance of the Scientific Outlook on Development

The system of socialist core values constitutes a new formulation of the ideological essence of socialism with Chinese characteristics,characterizes the current socialist thoughts and culture in China,and occupies an essential position in building China's soft power.An adequate analysis of the system of socialist core values reveals that the principle ofputting people firstis the common thread running through different parts of the whole system,thus forming its core.Given that this very principle is also the core of the scientific outlook on development,the construction of the system of socialist core values should follow the guidance of the scientific outlook on development,which means that the principle ofputting people firstshould be effectively implemented when constructing the system of socialist core values.