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“But if capitalism had built up science as a productive force, the very character of the new mode of production was serving to make capitalism itself unnecessary.”

Quote by John Desmond Bernal

Book:Marx and science

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Marx and science

This book delves into the intersection of Karl Marx's political and economic theories with scientific concepts, examining how his ideas influenced and were influenced by scientific developments of his time. more

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John Desmond Bernal

John Desmond Bernal was a prominent physicist, born on May 10, 1901, and died on September 15, 1971. He made significant contributions to quantum mechanics and solid-state physics. more

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