One physicist writes a study on microphysics, but another writes a book on the importance of Lenin's and Engels' works for the development of physics; one mathematician proves theorems, another publishes demagogery on ingenious mathematical ideas of classical Marxists.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author contrasts serious scientific work with works that glorify Lenin and Engels, suggesting some scholars produce propaganda rather than genuine research.
- In plain terms
- Some academics produce propaganda about Lenin and Engels instead of real science.
- What can you take from it?
- Scholarly work can be biased by political ideology.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can we detect ideological bias in scholarship?
- What standards should guard academic work?
Another view
Not all works on Lenin and Engels are merely propaganda; some offer genuine historical insight.
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