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(noun) the Marxist theory that maintains the material basis of a reality constantly changing in a dialectical process and the priority of matter over mind

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dialectical materialism



Remainder's way turns out to be an extreme form of dialectical materialism--it's a book about a man who builds in order to feel.

—p.87 Two Directions for the Novel (72) by Zadie Smith
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7 years, 6 months ago


For Derrida, the language of dialectical materialism is shot through with metaphors disguised as concepts

—p.75 Between Marx and Nietzsche: the politics of deconstruction (74) by Christopher Norris
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7 years, 2 months ago


At the same time, dialectical materialism and the Leninist theory of the revolutionary party appeared to provide the best theoretical tool-kit for revolutionary strategy and modern social mobilization.

—p.8 The CCP's Success Story? (5) by Chaohua Wang
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7 years, 3 months ago


dialectical materialism’, a relatively late term and one inspired by the use Engels had made of various of Marx’s formulations

Marx never used this term (he used "dialectical method"); neither did Engels ("materialist dialectic")

—p.1 Marxist Philosophy or Marx’s Philosophy? (1) by Étienne Balibar
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7 years, 2 months ago