Contradiction view is a core concept in Marxist philosophy. It holds that contradiction is the fundamental driving force of all development and change. The law of unity of opposites is considered the fundamental law of the universe.
The universality of contradiction means that contradictions exist in all things and processes. In nature, we see life and death, hot and cold. In society, there are progressive and conservative forces. In thinking, we have affirmation and negation. Contradictions are everywhere and exist at all times.
The law of unity of opposites shows that opposing sides both depend on each other and struggle against each other. Unity means mutual dependence and interpenetration. Struggle means mutual exclusion and negation. This unity of opposites drives the development of all things.
In complex things, there are multiple contradictions. The principal contradiction plays the decisive role and determines the direction of development. Secondary contradictions are in subordinate positions and influence the process of development. Grasping the principal contradiction is the key to understanding and solving problems.
The contradiction view has great practical significance for guiding our analysis of problems. We must acknowledge the objectivity of contradictions, analyze their particularity, grasp the principal contradiction, and resolve contradictions through practice. This forms a continuous cycle of problem-solving that drives progress and development.