The Material Basis of Consciousness and the Power of Collective Struggle

This chapter explores the concept of a material basis for consciousness, focusing on the progressive ideology of the working class and their daily experience of collective work and struggle. It discusses the principles of materialist dialectics, emphasizing the continuous state of change and the development of contradictions. The chapter also provides personal testimonies illustrating the impact of failing to acknowledge change and the importance of recognizing contradictions in oneself and others.