The principle of integrating theory with practice, the principle of dialectical unity of opposites, the principle of consistency between logic and history, etc. Differing from the logic of old materialism, dialectical logic has reached the unity of epistemology and logic on the basis of practice. It not only lies in understanding the world, but also, more importantly, in reforming the world, and in understanding, testing and developing truth in practice. Dialectical logic adheres to the basic principle of integrating theory with practice, which is the fundamental requirement of Marxist philosophy. The dialectical logic of Marxist philosophy is not an abstract theory divorced from reality, it comes from human social practice. Marx pointed out that all social life is practical in nature. Anything mysterious that leads theory to mysticism can be reasonably solved in human practice and understanding of this practice. Philosophers just explain the world in different ways. The problem is to change the world. Whether people’s thinking has objective truth is not a theoretical problem, but a practical problem. People can only know the truth, test the truth and develop the truth in practice. While people understand and transform the objective world, their logical thinking ability has also been developed accordingly. Adhering to the scientific path of materialism is the way to this truth.
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