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What is Dialectics?

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What is dialectics? Here are two definitions:

Contents Dialectics Anti-dialectics Revolution Conclusion Dialectics What is dialectics? Here are two definitions: Dialectics is the theory of change. Dialectics is the identity of identity and non-identity: (A=B)=(A≠B) The first has the problem that it is so vague that really it could mean anything; other theories are also widely considered “theories of change” (e.g. the theory of evolution). The second is rather elegant — certainly unique… but also reads like nonsense. Which one is correct? In my view, both. Let me explain by way of a personal anecdote. Whe

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