Marx and Engels did not create capitalism. It already existed as an economic system that emerged out of the historical forces of class struggles. Nor did they 'create' Communism. That had already been in existence in a primitive form even before serfdom became the predominant economic system, except that it was in small isolated instances, such as tribal groups.
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels did not start capitalism; rather, they critiqued it in their works, advocating for a socialist revolution to overthrow capitalism and establish a classless society. They believed that capitalism exploited the working class and created social inequalities that needed to be addressed through a reorganization of the economic system.
Because it inevitably involves exploitation, poverty and inequality.
It was inherently unfair
They saw it as a disease caused by capitalism
NO absolutly not
Yes, Friedrich Engels, in collaboration with Karl Marx, observed the negative effects of capitalism on the working class. Engels documented these observations in works such as "The Condition of the Working Class in England" and highlighted issues such as exploitation, alienation, and widening inequality caused by the capitalist system.
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increased men's domination of women.
They blamed it on industrial capitalism.
Capitalism increases the dominance of male power.
industrial capitalism
Friedrich Engels established himself as a socialist philosopher, economist, journalist, and social scientist. He is best known for his collaboration with Karl Marx on "The Communist Manifesto" and other works that laid the foundation for Marxist theory. Despite coming from a wealthy family, Engels dedicated his life to advancing socialist ideas and promoting workers' rights.
Marx and Engels did not foresee the rise of multinational corporations, globalization, and the financialization of the economy. They also did not anticipate the development of welfare states and social safety nets that soften the harsh effects of capitalism on workers. Additionally, they did not predict the advancements in technology and automation that have transformed the nature of work and production.
Marx and Engels blamed the horrible working conditions in factories on capitalism and the pursuit of profit by factory owners. They argued that the exploitation of labor through long hours, low wages, and unsafe working conditions was inherent in the capitalist system.
Marx and Engels believed that the Industrial Revolution, with its rapid and disruptive changes to society and economy, created the conditions described in their writings. The transition from feudal agriculture to industrial capitalism led to the rise of the bourgeoisie and the proletariat, setting the stage for class struggle and the eventual overthrow of capitalism.