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Dialectical Materialism

Dialectical Materialism is a philosophical concept that analyzes the fundamental principles of society and nature by examining the dialectical relationship between matter and consciousness.

In its Marxist context, dialectical materialism is a theory that views historical development as a result of the conflict and interaction between the ruling and subordinate classes; it emphasizes the importance of material conditions in shaping society.

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1. The study of dialectical materialism is crucial for understanding Marxist philosophy.
2. In dialectical materialism, the productive forces and the relations of production compose the materialist base of society.

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