Marxism (General)
Who were the founders of communism?
Karl Marx and Frederick Eagles
What political economic system dominates western society?
Capitalism
What is a base?
Economic foundation of a society
When was the first communist manifesto published?
1848
Who are the Proletariat?
the lowest sector of the working class, or labourers who do not own the means of production and must sell their labour to survive
Is the main cause of a class divide in a capitalist society?
Wealth inequality
What is a superstructure?
The culture and institutions of a society
What was Marxism a response to?
The industrial revolution/capitalism
Who are the bourgeoisie?
Social class of the wealthy who own the means of production
What is capitalism?
An economic system in which private individuals and companies own the means of production
Would there be a class divide in a Marxist society?
No
What society does not believe in the ownership of private property?
Marxism
What is Marxism?
Social, political and economic philosophy critiquing capitalism and the class struggles in society
What created the practice of capitalism?
The industrial revolution
In the final stage of a Marxist society, would there be a Government?
No
What nationality were Karl Marx and Frederick Eagles?
German
True or false: Marxists believe that law is neutral.
false
Who would control the mode of production in a capitalist society?
The bourgeoisie/businesses
Does the superstructure influence the base or does the base influence the superstructure?
Both influence each other
What job did Frederick Eagles have other than being a philosopher?
Textile manufacturer