Red Start Podcast
Four Readings on Dialectics
Jun 16, 2023
This podcast explores the philosophical outlook of materialism and its opposition to idealism, emphasizing the importance of transforming our material reality to shape consciousness. It discusses the principles of materialist dialectics and the significance of recognizing contradictions. The podcast also explores the concepts of necessity and chance in scientific investigation, delves into the transformative nature of struggles, and discusses the transformation of the proletariat and societal change.
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- The principal contradiction in society shapes other conflicts and determines its development.
- Materialism and idealism offer different perspectives on consciousness formation.
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The Principal Contradiction in Society
In any society, there are multiple contradictions, but one of them is always the principal contradiction that determines the development of others. For example, in capitalist society, the principal contradiction is between the proletariat and the bourgeoisie. This principal contradiction shapes the other conflicts in society, such as those between the remnant feudal class and the bourgeoisie.
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