When we define the subject matter of Marxist philosophy, we ascertain the range of problems which it studies and discover how it differs from other sciences. The subject matter of philosophy changed constantly throughout the long centuries of its development…. Read More ›
Marxist philosophy was evolved by the great leaders of the working class Karl Marx (1818–1883) and Frederick Engels (1820–1895). Is it merely the fruit of the brilliant minds of its founders, or is it the product of the epoch, a… Read More ›
Marxist Philosophy and Other Sciences The laws of dialectical materialism, as we now know, are of a general, universal nature. They operate everywhere: in inorganic nature, in living organisms, in man and in his thought. The universality of the laws… Read More ›
In the process of acquiring knowledge and in their practical activities people set themselves definite goals and tasks. But to set a goal or to formulate a task does not mean that it will be accomplished. It is very important… Read More ›
Philosophy is one of the oldest sciences. Many philosophical systems have been developed by the most diverse social classes and groups in different historical conditions and countries. In order to find our bearings in this multitude of philosophical systems, ascertain… Read More ›
What does one gain from studying Marxist philosophy? Marxist philosophy (1) is a harmonious system of man’s views of the surrounding world, the laws of its development and ways of cognising it. A study of philosophy, therefore, provides us with… Read More ›
The subject matter of historical materialism is the study of society and the laws of its development. These laws are as objective, i.e., independent of man’s consciousness, as the laws of nature’s development. Like the laws of nature, they are… Read More ›
Marx and Engels revealed the dialectical-materialist character of development not only of nature but also of society, creating thereby the only scientific theory of social development: historical materialism.We shall now explain what historical materialism is. First of all, let us… Read More ›
The Red Phoenix 