The Fundamentals of Marxism: Dialectics, Historical Materialism, and Class Struggle
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The Importance of Dialectics in History
Hegel's emphasis on dialectics had a major influence on the German philosopher Karl Marx. The Marxist view of dialectics understands opposing historical and material forces as central to the development of historical change. For a Marxist, having a proper understanding of history is not just about understanding that material reality is primary over ideas, but it's also about understanding that history is marked by constant change in development because of contradicting classes.
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