Dialectics Deep Dive: History & Philosophy of Dialectical Materialism

The Misconception of Two into One Logic

The prevalent teaching formula of thesis, antithesis, synthesis encapsulates the widely misunderstood concept of dialectics as two into one logic. This flawed approach suggests that objects are separate entities that collide or resolve conflicts to form a synthesis. However, Mao vehemently opposes this as it underpins revisionism and reformism, promoting a narrative where conflicting elements can merge into a harmonious unity. Mao stresses the notion of one into two logic, emphasizing that the proletariat and the bourgeoisie emerge simultaneously, interconnected opposites that cannot be reconciled through superficial resolutions.