Rev Left Radio [BEST OF] Mao's “On Contradiction”: The Dialectic of Revolution
Apr 20, 2025
Dive into the depths of Mao Zedong's 'On Contradiction' as the hosts unpack its revolutionary essence. They explore the law of contradiction within dialectical materialism, contrasting it with metaphysical views. The conversation highlights how internal contradictions drive change in both nature and society. Learn about the dynamic journey of knowledge acquisition and the critical role of community feedback in revolutionary theory. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding various contradictions for effective organizing and unity in leftist movements.
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Dialectical Balance of Universality
- Mao's philosophy balances universality and particularity through dialectics.
- It avoids dogmatism by emphasizing context-specific analysis and rejects absolute formulas.
Use Dialectics to Navigate Divisions
- Study contradictions methodically to analyze movement divisions.
- Apply dialectical materialism to understand when unity or hostility suits inter-left conflict.
Dialectics Transcends Empiricism
- Empiricism relies only on sense experience and misses full knowledge.
- Dialectics combines empirical experience with reason and practice to enrich understanding.
