Dialectical Materialism

Dialectical materialism and Calculus

Written by Juan Ortiz Monday, 21 February 2005

We are pleased to publish an interesting document written by a Mexican comrade on the subject of dialectical materialism and mathematics (calculus). Juan Ortiz, who is a student of mathematics at the Mexican National University, has developed what Hegel, Marx, Engels and Trotsky wrote on the subject. Although the detailed mathematical exposition may be beyond the grasp of many laymen, we think it very important to develop the fundamentals of Marxist philosophy in a detailed way. Unfortunately, Juan’s text is so far only available in Spanish.

Marxism and Psychoanalysis - Notes on Wilhelm Reich's Life and Works

Written by Alessandro D'Aloia Friday, 15 October 2004

For a long period in his life Wilhelm Reich considered himself a Marxist. He applied the scientific method of Marxism to his research into Psychoanalysis and this led him to break with many of the theories of Freud. At one stage he came close to Trotsky, but then drifted away. Under intense persecution he eventually broke with Marxism and even revised some of his earlier brilliant insights. Alessandro D'Aloia looks at the rise and fall of Reich.

What is dialectical materialism? - A study guide with questions, extracts and suggested reading

Written by Rob Sewell Saturday, 02 November 2002

We are publishing the first of what will be a series of Marxist study guides. The purpose is to provide a basic explanation of the fundamental ideas of Marxism with a guide to further reading and points to help organise discussion groups around these ideas. We are starting with dialectical materialism, the philosophy of Marxism.

Dialectical Materialism

Written by John Pickard Thursday, 17 January 2002

Marxism and Religion

Written by Alan Woods Sunday, 22 July 2001

We have received quite a few e-mails from our subscribers asking about the attitude of Marxists to religion, relating not only to Marxism and Christianity, but also to Islam. For example, we have received several communications from sympathetic people who support liberation theology, in the Philippines. We are also in contact with groups who describe themselves as Islamic Marxists. This is clearly an interesting and important question, which deserves serious treatment. As an initial contribution, we are publishing an article by Alan Woods which is actually based on his replies to such letters.

The Origins of Our Species

Written by Rob Sewell Tuesday, 15 May 2001

The latest discovery of a fossil skull in Kenya, more than three million years old, once again demonstrates the complex evolution of humankind. The following article examines the evidence and sees how it fits into the ideas of human origin formulated by Frederick Engels more than 100 years ago.

Appendix: Indian and Islamic philosophy

Written by Alan Woods Monday, 09 April 2001

Alan Woods has written an extra chapter to his book on the History of Philosophy dealing with the historical development of Indian and Islamic philosophy. He separates out the progressive from the reactionary elements, and also highlights the great contribution of both to philosophical thinking on a world level.