13058. DIALECTICAL MATERIALISM. Analyzes how Marx (in association with Engels) developed this philosophical viewpoint. Includes such topics as the selective influence of Hegel and Feuerbach and Marx's rejection of idealism in favor of a scientific approach to historical analysis. Also discusses how this theory led to Marx's criticism of capitalism and his prediction of a proletariat revolution. In addition, the paper notes that elements of both determinism and free choice are included in the perspective. 23p., 64f., 13b.