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Dialectical Process in Philosophy

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What is a dialectic?

A process of development where one opposing force always overpowers the other

A process of development resulting from the synthesis of two opposing forces

A process of development brought about by conflict between two opposing forces (correct)

A process of development involving cooperation between two opposing forces

Which philosopher's method is referred to as dialectical due to the dialogue between Socrates and a protagonist?

Plato (correct)

Socrates

G.W.F. Hegel

Karl Marx

According to Hegel, what is the end-point towards which both thought and reality develop through conflict?

Antithesis

Thesis

Synthesis (correct)

Hypothesis

What did Karl Marx identify as the driving force of history?

Internal contradictions within class society Signup and view all the answers

How does dialectical thinking contribute to conventional social and political analysis?

It emphasizes relationships and interdependence Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Hegel's idealism and Marx's materialist interpretation of the dialectic?

Hegel's idealism focuses on external contradictions while Marx's materialism focuses on internal contradictions Signup and view all the answers

In Hegel's theory of the dialectic, what is the term used for the negation of a 'thesis'?

'Antithesis' Signup and view all the answers

Why does dialectical thinking draw attention to tensions in belief systems and social structures?

To provide insights into the nature of change Signup and view all the answers

What role does dialectics play in analyzing ecological processes?

It emphasizes relationships and interdependence in ecological systems Signup and view all the answers

How does Marx's interpretation of the dialectic differ from Hegel's?

Marx's interpretation focuses on external factors while Hegel focuses on internal contradictions Signup and view all the answers