For the reality that the lack of Ideological and political education cannot adapt to the rapid development of the current society, ideological and political education is now in a rather awkward position. A deep study of Mao Zedong's principles and methods of ideological and political education would reveal its value in the current society and give it a special meaning in the new times which is rather significant in enhancing Ideological and political education and promoting the building of a well-off society.