Certain Quote by Mao Zedong
“War is the highest form of struggle for resolving contradictions, when they have developed to a certain stage, between classes, nations, states, or political groups, and it has existed ever since the emergence of private property and of classes.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: On Contradiction, Mao Zedong, 1937
War is presented as the ultimate method for resolving deep societal conflicts that have evolved to a critical point.
In simple terms: War resolves deep conflicts.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when conflict escalates.
Themes
conflict
politics
history
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- revolution
- state formation
- class struggle
- international relations
Key Concepts
Marxism
dialectics
Questions to Reflect On
- Is war ever justified?
- What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective
War often causes massive loss and may not be the only solution.
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