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The dialectical method is a form of dialogue or argumentation that seeks to resolve contradictions and synthesize opposing viewpoints, often used to explore complex philosophical, social, or scientific issues. It involves a dynamic process of thesis-antithesis-synthesis, encouraging critical thinking and the development of new ideas through reasoned debate and discussion.
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The 'Thesis, Antithesis, Synthesis' model is a framework for understanding the progression of ideas, where an initial proposition (thesis) is met with opposition (antithesis), leading to a resolution that reconciles the two (synthesis). This dialectical process is often attributed to Hegel and is used to explain the evolution of philosophical, social, and historical developments.
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Aufhebung is a German philosophical term often translated as 'sublation,' used by Hegel to describe the process by which contradictions are overcome in a dialectical progression, preserving some elements while eliminating others. It embodies the simultaneous acts of negation and preservation, leading to a higher level of understanding or synthesis in the development of ideas.
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A contradiction occurs when two or more statements, ideas, or actions are in direct opposition, such that if one is true, the other must be false. It is a fundamental aspect of logical reasoning and critical thinking, often used to test the validity of arguments and theories.
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The 'Negation of the Negation' is a dialectical principle from Marxist philosophy, which suggests that historical progress occurs through a process of contradictions being resolved and transcended, leading to new stages of development. This concept implies that systems evolve by overcoming their internal contradictions, resulting in qualitative transformations rather than simple reversals to previous states.
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Historical materialism is a methodological approach to understanding societal development and historical change, emphasizing the role of material conditions and economic factors as the foundation for social structures and ideologies. It was developed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, who argued that the mode of production in material life determines the general character of the social, political, and intellectual processes of life.
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Dialectical Materialism is a philosophical framework developed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, which posits that material conditions and economic activities are the primary influences on societal development, and that change occurs through the conflict of opposites, leading to a synthesis. It emphasizes the dynamic and interconnected nature of reality, where contradictions drive historical progress and transformation.
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Absolute Idealism posits that reality is an all-encompassing spiritual unity, where the material world is a manifestation of the absolute's self-realization. It suggests that the finite and infinite are interconnected, with the absolute being the ultimate reality that transcends and includes all individual consciousnesses and objects.
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Dialectics is a method of argument and reasoning that involves contradiction and its resolution, aiming to uncover the truth through the synthesis of opposing ideas. Rooted in ancient philosophy, it has evolved to become a central component in various fields, including Marxist theory and modern critical thinking.
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