From the Dialectics of Matter to the Processes of Individuation: A Comparative Analysis of the Ontologies of Friedrich Engels and Gilbert Simondon

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The comparative analysis reveals methodological divergences between dialectical materialism and process ontology, highlighting their unique perspectives.
Engels' ontology emphasizes laws of dialectics, while Simondon focuses on individuation through metastable tensions, indicating a shift in understanding materiality.
The study employs methods like conceptual analysis and comparative analysis to explore the implications for contemporary theories of realism and emergentism.
This analysis critiques traditional interpretations, suggesting a non-reductionist understanding of matter that accommodates dynamic processes.

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Explores dialectical materialism and process ontology, indicating their implications on social change.

Vladislav Olegovich Sayapin (2025) studied this question.

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