Continuity & Rupture: Maoism and the Science of Revolutionary Communism
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Exploring the Evolution of Maoism and Revolutionary Ideology
This chapter delves into the development of Maoism and its relation to continuity and rupture, tracing Mao Zedong's theoretical evolution leading up to the cultural revolution. It discusses Mao's transition from localizing Marxism-Leninism for China to speaking in more universal terms, exploring the impact of the Sino-Soviet split and the development of new organizational concepts. The conversation also delves into the unique conceptualization of the relationship between the party and the masses in Mao's ideology, contrasting it with Leninist ideas and discussing the role of contradictions in socialism.
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