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A PHILOSOPHER’S FICTIONALISED SEARCH FOR PARADISE

A PHILOSOPHER’S FICTIONALISED SEARCH FOR PARADISE

Posted by | Dec 12, 2024 | |

A PHILOSOPHER’S FICTIONALISED SEARCH FOR PARADISE
Contrary to A. Yardımlı’s claims, that Marxism does not deny everything established and all acquired values. It demonstrates that social development progresses through the conflicts of existing contradictions within it and explains that the future society will be shaped by the progressive segments of the conflicting sides of the past society: “No social formation disappears before it has developed all the productive forces it is capable of containing; new and higher production relations cannot come to take the place of old ones without blossoming within the womb of the old society.”

In other words, it explains that all acquisitions beneficial and necessary for humanity will be taken by future society and that the class tasked with saving humanity’s future, the proletariat, can only realize its and society’s liberation by dismantling all obstacles to the liberation (humanization) of humanity. This framework shows the way to clear the path for the endless development of humanity’s productive forces by dismantling all the regressive and anti-progressive forces within it. Marxist principles thus emerge as the principles that will clarify the path and lead humanity toward its future.

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DIALECTICS

DIALECTICS

Posted by | Oct 7, 2024 | |

Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and Hegel on DIALECTICS
The term dialectic in Turkish stems from the root eytişmek, meaning the exchange of questions and answers in a debate. The term we often use, dialectic, is derived from the ancient Greek word dialektike, which refers to discussing, choosing, and gathering—rooted in the Greek verb leg, meaning “to choose” or “to collect.” The ancient Greeks referred to a conversation between two people as a dialogue.

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STATE-DEPENDENT RELATIONS: The State-Dependent Nature of Modern Social Movements

STATE-DEPENDENT RELATIONS: The State-Dependent Nature of Modern Social Movements

Posted by | Oct 7, 2024 | |

STATE-DEPENDENT RELATIONS: The State-Dependent Nature of Modern Social Movements
Marx, in line with the theoretical conclusions he reached in his studies on political economy, divides social relations into two categories: human-dependent and commodity-dependent relations. Human-dependent relations refer to the relationships that individuals and society are forced to establish for the reproduction of their biological and species existence. This historical moment is driven by the process of human production and the use-value produced by human activity, compelling people to interact with one another.

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The Marxist Theory of History

The Marxist Theory of History

Posted by | Oct 7, 2024 | |

The Marxist Theory of History
The passage presents a Marxist perspective on the development of human knowledge, science, and history. It argues that human existence and the transformation of nature for survival have been central to the evolution of human knowledge, which eventually led to the development of science. Science, as a systematic reorganization of past knowledge, is seen as historically conditioned and constantly evolving with new discoveries. The text critiques the idea of achieving absolute knowledge, emphasizing that all scientific endeavors are limited by the historical and social context of their time.

The passage discusses the dialectical relationship between science and Marxism, noting that Marxism emerged as a product of 19th-century scientific progress. Engels’ view of dialectics as a product of scientific development is highlighted, along with the necessity for Marxism to evolve alongside scientific advancements. The critique targets bourgeois distortions in science, asserting that Marxism must be refined through scientific scrutiny to ensure it serves the interests of the working class.

The passage concludes with a reference to Dr. Hikmet Kıvılcımlı’s book, The Theory of History, which seeks to address perceived deficiencies in Marx and Engels’ historical analysis due to the limitations of their era’s scientific understanding. The text presents a critique of Kıvılcımlı’s attempt to “complete” Marxist theory by questioning whether he truly advances Marxism in light of contemporary scientific developments.

In conclusion, the passage outlines the ongoing evolution of knowledge, critiques bourgeois distortions in science, and establishes a critique of Kıvılcımlı’s interpretation of Marxist historical theory.

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