On Contradiction
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"On Contradiction" is a 1937 philosophical essay by Mao Zedong that systematically applies and develops Marxist dialectical materialism to analyze the nature and role of contradictions in social and historical processes.
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| On Contradiction canonical | 4 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: On Contradiction Context triple: [Mao Zedong, notableWork, On Contradiction]
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This We'll Defend
"This We'll Defend" is the historic motto of the United States Army, expressing its mission to protect and defend the nation and its people.
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The Protester
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Once Again
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Renunciation of War
Renunciation of War is a foundational principle in Japan’s postwar constitution that commits the nation to pacifism by rejecting war and the maintenance of traditional military forces.
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- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: On Contradiction Target entity description: "On Contradiction" is a 1937 philosophical essay by Mao Zedong that systematically applies and develops Marxist dialectical materialism to analyze the nature and role of contradictions in social and historical processes.
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A.
This We'll Defend
"This We'll Defend" is the historic motto of the United States Army, expressing its mission to protect and defend the nation and its people.
-
B.
The Protester
The Protester is the collective title Time magazine gave in 2011 to individuals worldwide who participated in mass demonstrations and uprisings, symbolizing the power of grassroots activism in shaping global events.
-
C.
Once Again
Once Again is John Legend's Grammy-winning second studio album, known for its soulful blend of R&B, pop, and neo-soul.
-
D.
Renunciation of War
Renunciation of War is a foundational principle in Japan’s postwar constitution that commits the nation to pacifism by rejecting war and the maintenance of traditional military forces.
-
E.
No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy
"No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy" is a famous motto of the U.S. 1st Marine Division that encapsulates its dual role as a compassionate ally to civilians and a formidable force against adversaries.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
philosophical essay
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political theory essay ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
guide revolutionary strategy in China
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systematize Marxist dialectics ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
historical processes
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revolutionary practice ⓘ social processes ⓘ |
| author | Mao Zedong ⓘ |
| contrastsWith |
mechanical materialism
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metaphysical modes of thought ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | China ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
identity of opposites
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internal and external contradictions ⓘ particularity of contradiction ⓘ primary and secondary contradictions ⓘ principal aspect of contradiction ⓘ principal contradiction ⓘ struggle of opposites ⓘ universality of contradiction ⓘ |
| genre |
Marxist theoretical work
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revolutionary theory ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | materialist dialectics ⓘ |
| historicalContext |
Yan'an period of the Chinese Communist movement
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linked to:
Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia border region
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| influenced |
Chinese Communist Party ideological education
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Mao Zedong Thought ⓘ
linked to:
Maoism
Maoist theory of contradiction ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Marxist philosophy
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linked to:
Marxism
dialectical materialism ⓘ historical development ⓘ materialist dialectics ⓘ philosophical contradiction ⓘ social contradictions ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | Chinese ⓘ |
| partOf |
corpus of Mao Zedong Thought
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linked to:
Maoism
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| philosophicalClaim |
contradiction is the fundamental law of material reality
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development occurs through the struggle of opposites ⓘ every process contains internal contradictions ⓘ the principal aspect of a contradiction determines the nature of a thing ⓘ the principal contradiction plays a decisive role in development ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition |
Leninism
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Maoism ⓘ Marxism ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1937 ⓘ |
| relatedWork | On Practice ⓘ |
| title | On Contradiction ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Chinese Communist Party cadre education
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Marxist philosophy curricula ⓘ |
| writtenDuring | Chinese Civil War period ⓘ |
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Subject: On Contradiction Description of subject: "On Contradiction" is a 1937 philosophical essay by Mao Zedong that systematically applies and develops Marxist dialectical materialism to analyze the nature and role of contradictions in social and historical processes.
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