Become familiar with the major concepts of the philosophical tradition known as materialism by reading this encyclopedia article.

Joseph Stalin expounds his ideas on dialectical and historical materialism in this essay from 1938.

Illuminates the early beginnings of this philosophical tradition and details its development into a modern philosophy.

Definition of materialism addresses Ancient Greek atomism, modern materialism and contemporary materialism.

Discover reference materials devoted to this philosophical system and check out quotes related to materialism.

Guide to historical materialism addresses ancient Greece, feudalism, capitalism and communism.

Lecture by Richard Vitzthum examines the origins of the pre-Socratic philosophical tradition of materialism.

Course guide chronicles the history of this philosophical system. Includes discussions of Marxism and utopianism.

Explores the problems that consciousness and intentionality of thought present for the philosophical system of materialism.

Alex Paterson offers a straightforward explanation of philosophical materialism in this essay. Link to related articles.

Dan Davis compares and contrasts these two philosophical systems in this brief article.

Society investigates philosophical issues from a materialist perspective. View publications and meet current members.

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Explanation of materialism by V.I. Lenin. discusses its history and shortcomings. Courtesy of Youth for International Socialism.