Karl Marx

Karl Marx did not focus on the origins of life in his writings. His theories mainly concerned social and economic aspects of human societies, particularly issues related to capitalism, class struggle, and labor.

There are many left-leaning political philosophies but the most common are liberalism and social democracy.

Marxism sees the government as a tool of the ruling class to protect capitalist interests and maintain control over the means of production. It argues that government intervention in business serves to perpetuate the exploitation of the working class by the bourgeoisie. Marxists advocate for the abolition of private ownership of the means of production and the establishment of a socialist system where workers collectively own and control businesses.

I don't know what you mean by "believe in it". Marx believed there was such a struggle and the rich always won. The central concept of Marxism is that the rich control the means of production (they own the mines, the factories, the land, the distribution networks) which should really be owned by the people as a whole. The idea is "Give what you can and take what you need". The flaw is that there is no reward for working hard or being smart. Joe sleeps until noon every day and lets his crops rot. Charlie rises early and grows bumper crops. But in the communist system they both get the same reward.

There is not and has never been a true communist state anywhere. There have been dictatorships that call themselves communist. Vladimir Putin is believed to be one of the richest men in the world,

Karl Marx defined politics as the struggle for power between social classes, where the ruling class maintains control over the means of production and exploits the working class. He argued that politics is ultimately shaped by economic relationships and class conflicts in society.

Karl Marx viewed life as a struggle between social classes, particularly between the bourgeoisie (the ruling class) and the proletariat (the working class). He believed that life under capitalism led to alienation and exploitation of the working class, and he advocated for a classless society where the means of production are collectively owned.

Marx initially thought socialist revolutions would happen first in the advanced capitalist countries such as Britain, Germany and France. Although toward the very end of his life he started exploring the idea that poorer countries that were a part of world capitalism might be the first.

Marx believed that Capitalism is just an upgraded version of a feudal society and the working class must revolt to take the power from the few Capitalist lords. Marx wrote communism provides an ideal socialist economy, and a utopian society.

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yes. There are really too many examples to name. I suggest reading an encyclopedia article about Marx just to get a basic understanding. Then read the one of his works, it will probably be difficult at first, but stick with it, his ideas about alienation, globalization, and class struggle are even more relevant today (worldwide) than they were when he wrote them. Mainly, I think that a historical perspective from a common person's point of view i.e. not focused on "leaders", dates, and places lends itself to understanding Marx's work. A lot of the criticisms against Marx's work extend significantly beyond any work that he has done and are part of a class struggle that Marx writes about. Marx benefits from being contemporary and prolific in that nearly all of the work that he published at the time can be read in whole today. Finally, I can't emphasize more strongly that you should not take anyone else's word for what Marx is about, read it for yourself in conjunction with history of average people, not kings, queens, and presidents.

Karl Marx criticized the Malthusian doctrine for neglecting the social and economic factors that contribute to overpopulation and poverty. He argued that overpopulation was a symptom of capitalist exploitation rather than a natural limit to resources. Marx believed that under socialism, population growth would be managed through social and economic equality, leading to a more balanced society.

Marx co-wrote it with Friedrich Engels

Marx and Engels did much with their lives, they were actively involved in political struggle from the early 1840's to the end of their lives. They helped to establish the First International and even fought in France in the revolution of 1848. But they are of course most well remembered for their writings, Marx primarily wrote on political economy and Engels primarily wrote on philosophy but they also wrote on history, politics generally and much else. Together they wrote The Communist Manifesto and several other works such as The German Ideology.

Marx and Engels were by far some of the most strikingly intelligent and original thinkers in all of human history, and whats more, they arrived at many of their conclusions independently of each other. Marx did not have a job and spent his whole adult life either writing, participating in revolutionary activities or trying to get better from serious bouts of ilness. Engels however did work and made quite a bit of money and gave much of it to Marx and his family so that they could eek out a meager existence and to facilitate Marx in his research and work. Together they wrote The Communist Manifesto and Engels helped out with Capital but it is primarily Marx's work, though sadly that work remained unfinished.

The doctrine that developed from the Communist Manifesto is Marxist communism, which advocates for the abolition of private property, a classless society, and the eventual dictatorship of the proletariat leading to a stateless, classless society. It emphasizes the need for revolution to overthrow the capitalist system and establish a socialist society.

A country run based on Karl Marx's beliefs would likely prioritize the equitable distribution of wealth, resources, and power among its citizens. The government would likely be centralized, with a focus on collective ownership of the means of production and social welfare programs to support the working class. Social classes would ideally be eliminated, and there would be an emphasis on promoting solidarity and cooperation among all members of society.

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Marxism has been used as a framework for political and economic systems in various countries, including the Soviet Union, China, Cuba, and Vietnam. It has also influenced social movements and political parties around the world.

The basic principles of Marx's communism were

1. Economic conditions determine the course of history. The groups that control an economy also controls the government and the course of social institutions.

As example of social institutions: the arts; methods of communications and the educational institutions. Industrial countries based on private property control the nation and create the economic conditions. The capital class in a sense controls the items mentioned above.

2. Marx's view of history then has the controllers of economic policies in a battle with each other for dominance. This is described by Marx as "class struggle". These struggles that have been part of the history of mankind would continue until the workers take control of the means of production and create a socialist economy. The workers following his view of the world, eliminate the struggles between classes and wisely create a "classless" society.

3. The socalled " surplus value" exists in capitalist controlled countries. These capitalists pay the workers only enough to survive and perhaps a bit more. According to Marx the difference between the price of goods produced by the workers and the wages paid to the workers is the "surplus value" which the capitalists keep for themselves and live at a high level. They can do this because of the profits made for them by the poor workers. This creates an unequal society. Since the workers cannot afford to buy all the goods they produce, production must create what can be called overproduction. Now there is less need to employ all the workers that produced the goods in the first place, they are laid off and the economy falls into a depression. This is not a problem for the rich as they have ample resources created for them by the working class. Marx argues that the capitalists don't work, and contribute nothing to society. They, Marx says are not necessary and need to be willing to help create a classless, socialistic government and economy. Since Marx does not see that happening voluntarily, a revolution by the workers is necessary to make the change themselves.

4. As far as Marx is concerned, this is all provable and predictable and in fact is "scientific". Thus the inevitable result is economic science.

5. The philosophy of this inevitable outcome he named dialectical materialism, which he derived from the German philosopher Hegal.

Carrying forth on this Marx declared that God did not exist. That all matter exists independent of thought. With that belief a "God" is not necessary and in fact does not exist.

Karl Marx's message centered on the critique of capitalism and the call for a revolution by the working class (proletariat) to overthrow the capitalist system. He believed that capitalism exploited the labor of workers, leading to inequalities and class struggles. Marx advocated for a socialist system where the means of production are owned collectively by the people to achieve a classless society.

Marx defined the working class as those who have to sell their labor power in order to survive, typically receiving wages in exchange for their work. They do not own the means of production and are therefore exploited by the capitalist class, who control the economy and profit from the labor of the working class. Marx believed that the working class, or proletariat, had the potential to overthrow the capitalist system and establish a classless society based on common ownership of the means of production.

In antiquity, class struggles were often characterized by conflicts between the wealthy aristocracy and the lower classes, such as peasants, slaves, and artisans. These struggles were often rooted in disparities in wealth, power, and social status, leading to tensions over labor exploitation, land ownership, and political representation. Revolts and uprisings were common forms of resistance against oppressive ruling classes.

There has never been a socialist revolution in any industrialised nation, but socialism failed in most of the countries it was being tried to be implemented in for many reasons. The major reason is that those countries were so poor and did not offer much materially for the development of socialism. Marx and Engels always said that socialism would have to be developed on the basis of a great material surplus otherwise it would fail and class struggle would almost certainly start up again.

Karl Marx viewed democracy as a tool used by the ruling capitalist class to maintain their power and serve their interests. He believed that true democracy can only be achieved through the liberation of the working class from capitalist exploitation, leading to a more equitable and just society. Marx saw democracy as a way to ensure that the working class had a voice and power in shaping society.

Lenin had a powerful army in the biggest country in the world and Marks had only books and words (and a very clever wife!). The difference is always between theory and how they evolve when they face real life.