• suction@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    Yet who is a better fit for that theory than Trump, from the perspective of his fans, at least?

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      4 months ago

      That’s not what Great Man Theory is. Trump is an excellent exampoe of why Great Man Theory is wrong. Great Man Theory just states that history is guided by influential figures, which is wrong. The Material Conditions of society determine what ideas dominate, and thus people appearing to be influential become popular.

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          4 months ago

          What are you trying to do? Legitimately, what is your goal here? To say I don’t know what Great Man Theory actually is?

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            4 months ago

            You’re arguing whether the GM theory is right or wrong, I’m saying to Trump supporters, it doesn’t matter, he’s their “Great Man”, they’ve fallen for the idea that a Great Man will fix all their problems. Because they are stupid and believe in false ideals. That’s why I’m getting the impression you’re trying to show off how much you know instead of engaging with the actual topic. Do you need a pat on the back?