Introduction to Dialectical Materialism (Revised Edition)

Author: Zhao Xiuyu, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: Dialectics of Nature is a research field pioneered by Engels in his book "Dialectics of Nature." In the late 1950s of the 19th century, to dismantle various forms of idealism and promote dialectical materialism, Engels studied a vast amount of scientific and natural materials. Based on the scientific research achievements of the time, he depicted the dialectical development of nature and explored the dialectical content of the natural sciences. The discipline pioneered by Engels has a broad research scope. It not only studies the dialectical development of nature but also examines the dialectics of the natural sciences themselves, which are disciplines that study nature. It not only investigates the dialectics of nature and the natural sciences but also explores the dialectics of the scientific epistemology and methodology that seek to uncover the laws of nature. Dialectics of Nature enriches the content of Marxist philosophy. Studying and researching Dialectics of Nature plays a significant role in establishing a scientific worldview, mastering scientific methodology, promoting scientific development, and advancing society. The book "Introduction to Dialectics of Nature," written by comrades such as Zhao Xiuyu, Zhou Li, Xu Xiaoqin, and He Yue, comprehensively discusses the worldview, the view of science and technology, and the methodology of science and technology. Moreover, it is presented based on the latest scientific achievements. Since Engels demonstrated the dialectical development of nature in the late 19th century using the scientific achievements of the time, every step forward in science has further confirmed the dialectics of the subjective and objective. Especially since the 20th century, the rapid development of scientific theories and technology has revealed the dialectics of nature and the natural sciences in broader and deeper ways. The book "Introduction to Dialectics of Nature" validates the truth of dialectics with the latest scientific achievements, which not only holds theoretical significance but also strengthens the book's combativeness. Dialectics of Nature is not vague theory or rigid dogma; its greatest value lies in its ability to connect with practice and guide it. The book "Introduction to Dialectics of Nature,", discusses China's sustainable development strategy, the relationship between scientific development and China's economic and spiritual civilization construction, China's strategy of revitalizing the country through science and education, and a series of scientific methods of cognition. These discussions, when applied to practice, will undoubtedly play an undeniable role in China's reform and opening-up, the construction of both material and spiritual civilization, and the rapid development of productive forces, thereby enhancing China's comprehensive national strength.