Law,Freedom,and Ethical life—— Marx’s View of Law during His Time at the Rheinische Zeitung

Compared to his philosophical and political views,Marx’s view of law during his time at the Rheinische Zeitung remains most faithful to Hegel’s ideas.During this period,Marx adopted Hegel’s definition of law as the Dasein of freedom,both in form and content,distinguishing himself from Kant and Fichte’s interpretations of the relationship between law and freedom.Marx’s critique of preventive law during this time was directly grounded in Hegel’s retributive theory regarding the purpose and legitimacy of punishment.Through this,Marx reaffirmed in legal theory the German classical philosophical respect for human reason and dignity.In the context of divorce law,Marx thoroughly embraced Hegel’s logic and viewpoints,directly criticizing the Kantian liberal view of marriage.Marx’s view of law at that time clearly demonstrates his intellectual phase as a follower of Hegelianism,contrary to Althusser’s claim that Marx was first a follower of Kant and Fichte,and then Feuerbach.