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Marxism analyzes society through the lens of class struggle and economic determinism. It views history as progressing through defined stages from feudalism to capitalism and eventually to communism. According to Marx, under capitalism the bourgeoisie exploit and oppress the proletariat by controlling the means of production. This contradiction will inevitably lead to a proletariat revolution overthrowing the bourgeoisie and establishing a socialist dictatorship of the proletariat as an intermediate stage toward the communist utopia of a stateless, classless society with collective ownership.

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MARXISM
Marxism Marxism is the theory of how the normality of our everyday world, its workday habits and its working day, its monetary stresses and pressures on one end and its leisure and freedom on the other, is driven from within by what Marx called class struggle (Literary Theory: an Anthology, 231). 2
Class struggle: a contradiction between those with wealth and those lacking it. This contradiction sustains the society while at the same time threatening to disintegrate it. 3
Karl Marx: The Father of Communism
Karl Marx (1818-1883) The German Ideology (1846) The Communist Manifesto (1848) Capital (1867) 5
Capitalism Promoting private accumulation of wealth Advocating individual freedom in economic matters Inequality in distribution of wealth Enslaving the working class through economic policies and control of production Class differentiation Severe poverty Works by a hidden disequilibrium in the work we do what we get (salary) < what we give (labor) 6
Future Marxists At An Early Age: Lenin and Stalin
Socialism According to Marx Karl Marx- German philosopher, supported the establishment of socialism and communism. Wrote the Manifesto of the Communist Party along with Friedrich Engels. Marx was unhappy with capitalism and the negative aspects of industrialization (Most significantly, the unfair exploitation of the working class.
Socialism According to Marx He believed that a select few in society controlled most of the wealth and were taking advantage of the working class (Long hours, low pay, miserable working conditions, etc.) 2 classes emerged: 1. Bourgeoisie- Those who owned the means of production and were considered the wealthy class in a capitalist society
2 Classes cont. Proletariat- Working classes or lower class in Capitalist society. Originally derogatory in nature, Marx used the term to describe the working class.
What Needs To Take Place First? Marx believed that history could be explained through class struggle Marx was convinced that history would pass through certain phases (I.E. Feudalism, Capitalism, Socialism) until finally a Communist society would emerge.
Major Historical Events Feudalism: This picture shows serfs at work in the fields and Louis XVI being beheaded during French Revolution. Major events in history according To Marx
Basic Characteristics of Communism: Collective ownership of land and the means of production. Classless society (Everyone is =====) Everyone would work according to their abilities and Everyone receives according to their needs.
Communism Appears Easy, However Before it can take place, the working class (Proletariat) in the capitalist nation, must rise up and overthrow the minority who controlled the means of production (Bourgeoisie). Marx refers to this as the dictatorship of the proletariat.
Bolshevik Revolution
Communism After the proletariat has successfully overthrown the bourgeoisie: 1. Communism would gradually emerge. 2. The need for government would no longer exist. 3. There would no longer be separate classes in society.
History of Class Struggle Utopian Society Feudalism Capitalism Bourgeiosie/Proletariat Emerge Socialism Dictatorship of the Proletariat Communism

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Marxism.ppt

  • 2. Marxism Marxism is the theory of how the normality of our everyday world, its workday habits and its working day, its monetary stresses and pressures on one end and its leisure and freedom on the other, is driven from within by what Marx called class struggle (Literary Theory: an Anthology, 231). 2
  • 3. Class struggle: a contradiction between those with wealth and those lacking it. This contradiction sustains the society while at the same time threatening to disintegrate it. 3
  • 4. Karl Marx: The Father of Communism
  • 5. Karl Marx (1818-1883) The German Ideology (1846) The Communist Manifesto (1848) Capital (1867) 5
  • 6. Capitalism Promoting private accumulation of wealth Advocating individual freedom in economic matters Inequality in distribution of wealth Enslaving the working class through economic policies and control of production Class differentiation Severe poverty Works by a hidden disequilibrium in the work we do what we get (salary) < what we give (labor) 6
  • 7. Future Marxists At An Early Age: Lenin and Stalin
  • 8. Socialism According to Marx Karl Marx- German philosopher, supported the establishment of socialism and communism. Wrote the Manifesto of the Communist Party along with Friedrich Engels. Marx was unhappy with capitalism and the negative aspects of industrialization (Most significantly, the unfair exploitation of the working class.
  • 9. Socialism According to Marx He believed that a select few in society controlled most of the wealth and were taking advantage of the working class (Long hours, low pay, miserable working conditions, etc.) 2 classes emerged: 1. Bourgeoisie- Those who owned the means of production and were considered the wealthy class in a capitalist society
  • 10. 2 Classes cont. Proletariat- Working classes or lower class in Capitalist society. Originally derogatory in nature, Marx used the term to describe the working class.
  • 11. What Needs To Take Place First? Marx believed that history could be explained through class struggle Marx was convinced that history would pass through certain phases (I.E. Feudalism, Capitalism, Socialism) until finally a Communist society would emerge.
  • 12. Major Historical Events Feudalism: This picture shows serfs at work in the fields and Louis XVI being beheaded during French Revolution. Major events in history according To Marx
  • 13. Basic Characteristics of Communism: Collective ownership of land and the means of production. Classless society (Everyone is =====) Everyone would work according to their abilities and Everyone receives according to their needs.
  • 14. Communism Appears Easy, However Before it can take place, the working class (Proletariat) in the capitalist nation, must rise up and overthrow the minority who controlled the means of production (Bourgeoisie). Marx refers to this as the dictatorship of the proletariat.
  • 16. Communism After the proletariat has successfully overthrown the bourgeoisie: 1. Communism would gradually emerge. 2. The need for government would no longer exist. 3. There would no longer be separate classes in society.
  • 17. History of Class Struggle Utopian Society Feudalism Capitalism Bourgeiosie/Proletariat Emerge Socialism Dictatorship of the Proletariat Communism