DIAMAT NIGHTMARES is a series about Dialectical Materialism. A philosophical movement based on the writings of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.

IDEALIST VS MATERIALIST

There are two types of people: Idealists (Left) and Materialists (Right). Idealists believe that "everything is mind," meaning reality is entirely shaped by one’s thoughts. This idea is symbolized by the ray of light emanating from the mind, creating the world. However, idealists often become trapped in their own beliefs, leading to self-absorption and detachment from external reality. On the other hand, Materialists believe that "everything is matter" and trust solely in the universe's physical laws. The ray of light, in this case, flows from the ground to the mind, signifying their view of human thought as the highest product of material evolution. This perspective offers a more grounded and accurate understanding of reality, fostering greater awareness of the world.

INSEPARABLE

According to the dialectical method, "the specific and the universal are inseparable," as everything is interconnected. Life and death are bound to one another, existing as two sides of the same coin. However, this method does not disregard the knowledge gained through metaphysical approaches. This duality is expressed through the twin’s constellation, which is painted first, followed by the scientific names of its stars. Together, they represent the unity of art and science.

CONTRADICTION IN ITSELF

The law of the passage from quantitative changes to qualitative changes is illustrated here. Both characters are writing on an invisible wall: the Idealist on the left creates God, referencing the Bible's Genesis, while the Materialist on the right disproves God’s existence, using Darwin’s The Origin of Species. The inverted burning cross serves as a reminder that, according to Dialectical Materialism, nothing is absolute, sacred, or immutable. This perspective allows humanity to progress, rejecting the notion of predestined fate or divine will. History, in this view, is not a closed circle where events repeat endlessly but a spiral, with each turn bringing new and unique developments.

DON'T BE PARTIAL

Metaphysics, the Idealist approach to understanding reality, divides knowledge into isolated sections without exploring their interrelations. The fable of Procrustes is used as a metaphor to critique this fragmented perspective. In the background, humanity is depicted as unaware and unconscious under this limited worldview, blindly contributing to the destruction of the world.