One of the two basic schools of philosophy, ideological system opposite to idealism. Materialism and idealism are the two basic schools of philosophy according to the different answers given to the basic question of philosophy concerning the relation of thinking and being. Materialism claims that being determines thinking, that matter is primary and spirit is secondary, and that spirit is a product of matter. Materialism was established and developed on the basis of man’s practical activity. . .
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