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If ideas are competing solely in a superstructure, is that governed by a non materialist dialectic? (hexbear.net)
submitted 10 months ago by BigHaas@hexbear.net to c/askchapo@hexbear.net
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I don't know if this question even makes sense, but let's say we have a group of people debating a set of ideas. Over the course of their discussion one idea starts to win out. Not because of a material base, but like the philosophical rigor of the argument is the best. That wouldn't be dialectical materialism, the ideas would be resolved by an idealist dialectic. Assuming they're talking about pure math or something like that. Or is the Marxist idea that even mathematics is a result of materialism?

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[–] AssortedBiscuits@hexbear.net 2 points 10 months ago

Dialectical materialism concerns itself with trends and aggregates. If you're talking about a particular debate like Destiny getting owned by Norm, it's not really applicable. It's just Destiny getting owned by Norm lmao. Just sit back and enjoy the show.