The historical misconceptions surrounding the “Lysenko Affair” have long obscured the intrinsic connection between socialism and genetics, with existing research predominantly focusing on their conflicts. This paper, centered on the law of the unity of opposites, combines literature review and interdisciplinary analysis to demonstrate their unity across four dimensions. The universality and particularity of contradictions form a shared logical starting point; the dialectical relationship between internal and external causes constitutes a common driving force for development; the law of transformation of contradictions establishes a shared practical pathway; the principal and secondary aspects of contradictions form a common logic for value optimization. The root cause lies in their shared adherence to objective laws serving human welfare. This research fills the gap of “prioritizing practice over theory”, provides support for resolving the “opposition between science and ideology”, and offers guidance for ethical regulation of gene technology and socialist governance.
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Li, Y., Ashouquwu. (2025) Theoretical Commonalities Between Socialism and Genetics: A Contradiction Theory Perspective. Journal of Social Development and History, 1(5),130-136. https://doi.org/10.71052/jsdh/WHSK5785