社会结构理论是马克思主义唯物史观的重要内容,是马克思探索历史之谜、把握东方社会发展道路的重要视角和工具,马克思对东方社会发展道路的探索与马克思社会结构理论的发展彼此之间是相互影响、相互促进,密不可分的。马克思在不同时期对东方社会结构认识的广度、深度直接影响并制约着他对东方社会发展道路的判断。 Social structure theory is an important part of Marxist historical materialism, an important perspective and tool for Marx to explore the mystery of history and grasp the development path of the eastern society. Marx’s exploration of the development path of oriental society and the development of Marx’s theory of social structure are Mutual influence, mutual promotion, inseparable. The breadth and depth of Marx’s understanding of the oriental social structure in different periods have a direct impact on and constrain his judgment on the development path of the eastern society.