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this is known as qualitative transformation. If now the thesis in this case, is traced back to a previous link, it proves to be an opposing synthesis of some other contraries. And so the qualitative transformation which has now taken place is in opposition to the thesis, it becomes double fold opposition.
Some people believe that HEGEL was the originator of the principle of Dialectical Materialism, and that Marx has only given it an organised form. Be it anything, the theory of dialectical materialism is now linked with only Marx and is considered to be his gift to science Marx did not restrict the application of his theory of Dialectical Materialism, only upto the soul or the atom; but he applied it to all the mainaspects of life whether they were political, social, cultural or economical. According to the Marxists view-point, this theory has proved its correctness even when applied to those different fields The Russians have become so crazy after this theory that some of their medical men claim that their method of treatment of diseases is based on the dialectical method Whatever it be, we have only to conclude on this point, that, 'that due to the qualitative transformation which results from a clash of contrarieties within the matter life (consciousness) originates' and further we have to determine how far this fearless statement of Marxism which in other words is a statement of scientific materialism, comes to be true when tested on the Louchstone of realism,
