Abstract: Charity view is one of the important contents of Marxist theory. The formation and development of Marx and Engels' charity
view were deeply influenced by the social background of the time, such as economy, politics, culture and so on. At the same time, it also
had profound theoretical sources. It is concrete, historical and continuously developing. It mainly includes criticizing bourgeois
hypocrisy, praising the good of the proletariat and affirming the development of charity. It has great significance in perfecting China's
charity theoretical system, guiding the development of socialist charity with Chinese characteristics, and promoting the cultivation of
citizens' charitable consciousness and the practice of charitable ideas.

Key words: Marx, Engels, charity view