Marxism is still around and so the question should not be "was" but "is". There is no single, basic principle of Marxist thought. Political philosophies are usually somewhat complex but Marxism stands above all others in its complexity and sophistication, and it is not just a political philosophy but has much to say on just about everything. Thus it would not be possible for anyone with a decent understanding of Marxism to give an answer to the question.
The four basic ideas of Marxism are historical materialism, the theory of surplus value, dialectical materialism, and the prediction of the eventual overthrow of capitalism by the working class. The idea of promoting economic competition is not a basic idea of Marxism; rather, Marxism critiques capitalism for promoting competition at the expense of the working class.
Marxism can be broken down to three basic elements. They are:1. philosophical 2. historical, and 3. economic
From each according to his ability; to each according to his needs.
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From each according to his abilities and to each according to his needs.
private property should be abolished because it is the source of injustice and inequality
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A basic truth, law, or assumption
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Marxism is a political, economic and social philosophy that primarily seeks to understand how society works and how to change it. Neo-Marxism is a term sometimes used to refer to some of the different strains of Marxism that developed in the 20th century. Strains such as structural Marxism and Western Marxism.
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