Quote by Christopher Hitchens

I think the materialist conception of history is valid.

I think the materialist conception of history is valid.

Summary

The materialist conception of history implies that the underlying forces shaping societies and human progress are primarily economic and material in nature. It suggests that economic factors, such as the means of production and class struggle, play a central role in driving historical change. This perspective argues that social, political, and cultural phenomena are ultimately rooted in material conditions. By highlighting the influence of economic factors, the materialist conception of history sheds light on the complex dynamics and motivations that shape societies and underpins social transformation.

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By Christopher Hitchens

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