Tran Duc Thao
Vietnamese philosopher and theorist
Born
September 26th, 1917
107 years ago
Died
April 24th, 1993
32 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Vietnam
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A prominent Vietnamese philosopher, theorist, and Marxist thinker contributed to the philosophical discourse in Vietnam. Worked extensively on the principles of dialectical materialism and critically engaged with various philosophical traditions. Authored significant works that combined Marxist theory with traditional Vietnamese thought, particularly in relation to ethics and social philosophy. Influenced the development of leftist intellectual movements in Vietnam. Spent part of life advocating for Marxist-Leninist ideologies and participated in the intellectual development of political discourse in a changing Vietnam.
Contributed to dialectical materialism
Authored works on Marxist theory
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