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What does it mean?
Molotov argues the old social and political order must be replaced by a new one.
In plain terms
The old world should be replaced by a new order.
What can you take from it?
Progress requires replacing outdated systems with new ones.

Where it applies

  • ideological transitions

Putting it to work

  • advocating systemic change

Questions to consider

  • When is replacing the old world justified?

Another view

It offers no criteria for defining the new.

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