

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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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Material Basis of Consciousness and the Power of Collective Struggle
02:31 • 12min
Basing Inquiry on Material Phenomena
14:27 • 18min
German Dialects and the Opposition of Chance and Necessity
32:25 • 2min
Necessity and Chance in Scientific Investigation
34:14 • 7min
The Significance of Contradiction
41:14 • 8min
The Role of the Proletariat and Societal Transformation
49:22 • 3min
Transforming Contradictions
52:01 • 5min