Marxist Terminology
Factory Workers in Marxist Terminology
A Proletariat (workers or working-class people, regarded collectively)
Does Marx’s writing still relate to today’s day and age?
yes, many of his ideas are incorporated into our society today, such as the idea that wealth is made in a group, or the idea of how environmental change is affected by the push of production and consumption
This word describes coming up with new and useful ideas.
Creativity c
According to Marxism, Kaufman argues that society is divided into these two main classes.
bourgeoisie and the proletariat
The feeling of disconnection from one's labor
Alienation
you are concerned with the gap between the rich and poor growing
A trait of a Marxist
Why does Kaufman say most of us would be considered a Marxist if we understood his ideas?
Most of our normal social ideas such as the idea of the rich and poor gap becoming larger, or if you believe many people live a disconnected and dissatisfied life is described in marxism.
The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of _____.” Kaufman echoes this famous Marxist statement.
class struggles
A bourgeoisie society
Capitalist class
When you complain that your rent is too high because landlords profit from your basic need for shelter, you're applying this fundamental Marxist concept.
explotation or surplus value
When someone writes a song or paints a picture just for fun, Kaufman would call this type of creativity by this name.
Little-C Creativity
Kaufman’s Marxism critiques this economic system for creating inequality and exploitation.
capitalism
The tools and resources used to produce goods
The concept of the means of production.
The process of desiring a product but disregarding the people and labor that go into the creation of the product is what Marx Calls
Commodity Fetishism
This level of creativity, according to Kaufman, is about learning and personal growth, like trying a new hobby.
Mini-C Creativity
Kaufman reflects on this Marxist concept where workers unite to overthrow the ruling class and create a classless society.
revolution or proletarian revolution
Believing in class struggle without realizing it
What does Kaufman mean by 'you might be a Marxist'?"
Commercial crises that we experience in a trough returns periodically because of this phenomenon
epidemic of overproduction
What does Kaufman say about student’s first perspective on what Marxism is?
Negative, "father of communism" and a "radical who wanted revolution"
Kaufman highlights this famous Marxist quote: “From each according to his ability, to each according to his _____.”
Need