Abstract: The historical resultant force theory is Engels rich complement and development of Marxism. Engels theory insists that the economic situation is the first factor to determine the historical development. It stresses that the force to promote the development of society is the interaction of various historical forces. It also points out that the propellant that plays a leading role in different historical periods is variable. Engels theory, the current Chinese societys “five one” total layout and implementation of the important thought of “four completes” are consistent, which has the vital significance for Chinas social development.

Key words: Engels, historical development force, historical resultant force, social value

摘要： 历史合力论思想是恩格斯晚年对马克思主义唯物史观的丰富补充和创新发展。恩格斯历史合力论观点坚持经济状况是决定历史发展的第一位要素，同时强调推动社会历史发展的动力是各种历史合力的相互作用，并指出不同历史时期具体起主导作用的历史推动力是可变的。恩格斯的历史合力论思想与当前中国社会的“五位一体”总布局和贯彻落实“四个全面”重要思想具有深刻的内在一致性，对指导当前中国社会的发展具有重要意义。

关键词: 恩格斯, 历史发展动力, 历史合力, 社会价值