The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx
The Communist Manifesto, written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848, is one of the most influential political documents in history. It outlines the beliefs and goals of the Communist movement, and serves as a call to action for the working class to overthrow the oppressive capitalist system and create a new society based on the principles of communism. The Manifesto begins by outlining the history of class struggle, from the feudal system to the modern capitalist system. It then explains the concept of class struggle, and how the working class (the proletariat) is oppressed by the ruling class (the bourgeoisie). It argues that the only way to end this oppression is for the proletariat to overthrow the bourgeoisie and create a new society based on the principles of communism. The Manifesto then outlines the goals of the Communist movement, including the abolition of private property, the establishment of a classless society, and the creation of a new economic system based on collective ownership of the means of production. It also calls for the establishment of a new political system based on democratic centralism, and the implementation of a system of social welfare to ensure the well-being of all citizens. Finally, the Manifesto ends with a call to action for the working class to unite and overthrow the oppressive capitalist system. It argues that the only way to achieve a just and equitable society is through revolution, and that the working class must take the lead in this struggle.
By Karl Marx · First published 1848 · Genre: Political Theory, Philosophy, History · 8 chapters · 13,212 words
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In what relation do the Communists stand to the proletarians as a whole? The Communists do not form a separate party opposed to other working-class parties. They have no interests separate and apart from those of the proletariat as a whole. They do not set up any sectarian principles of their own, by which to shape and mould the proletarian movement.
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- Work type: Article
- Author: Karl Marx
- Date: 1848 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Political Theory, Philosophy, History, Political Science, Sociology
- Length: 13,212 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 189 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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- Political Theory — The Communist Manifesto is a political pamphlet written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848. It outlines the beliefs and goals of the Communist movement and is considered one of the most influential political documents in history.
- Philosophy — The Communist Manifesto is a philosophical work that outlines the beliefs and goals of the Communist movement. It is considered one of the most influential political documents in history and has been studied by philosophers for centuries.
- History — The Communist Manifesto is a historical document that outlines the beliefs and goals of the Communist movement. It is considered one of the most influential political documents in history and has been studied by historians for centuries.
- Political Science — The Communist Manifesto is a political document that outlines the beliefs and goals of the Communist movement. It is considered one of the most influential political documents in history and has been studied by political scientists for centuries.
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Communism · Historical Novel · Novel · Philosophy · Socialism · abolition · bourgeois · bourgeoisie · capital · class · classes · communists
Contents
- Chapter 1: Proletarians and Communists
- Chapter 1: Reactionary Socialism
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 1: Preface to the 1888 English Edition
- Chapter 1: Position of the Communists in Relation to the Various Existing Opposition Parties
- Chapter 1: Bourgeois and Proletarians
- Chapter 2: Conservative, or Bourgeois Socialism
- Chapter 3: Critical-utopian Socialism and Communism