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#444 – Vejas Liulevicius: Communism, Marxism, Nazism, Stalin, Mao, and Hitler
Lex Fridman Podcast
History with Purpose and Individual Impact
Marx proposed that history is purposeful and moves in a deliberate direction, contradictorily suggesting that special individuals can influence historical progression. This combination of a guided historical narrative and the potential for individual heroism provided a powerful framework for revolutionary thought. The notion of history as a science implies that humanity can rationally progress towards a conflict-free future and total liberation, reflecting the inevitability of such outcomes, while also recognizing the importance of individual agency in driving change.
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