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[BEST OF] On Contradiction - Mao

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The Marxist Theory of Knowledge

Mao says that each process of development is qualitatively different and therefore calls for different methods in order to resolve it. Mal then goes on to argue that in order to understand particular contradictions in a given process, one must understand the two aspects of each contradiction in that process. Mao concludes, quote, thus cognition always moves in cycles, and so long as the scientific method is strictly adhered to, each cycle advances human knowledge a step higher and makes it more and more profound. This is, in summarized form, the Marxist theory of knowledge.

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