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1 day ago · Marxism is a political philosophy and method of socioeconomic analysis. It uses a dialectical materialist interpretation of historical development, better known as historical materialism, to analyse class relations, social conflict, and social transformation.
1 day ago · Carl Philipp Gottfried (or Gottlieb) von Clausewitz[ note 1] ( German pronunciation: [ˌkaʁl fɔn ˈklaʊ̯zəvɪt͡s] ⓘ; 1 July 1780 – 16 November 1831) [ 1] was a Prussian general and military theorist who stressed the "moral" (in modern terms meaning psychological) and political aspects of waging war. His most notable work, Vom Kriege ...
Jul 30, 2024 · Marxism, a body of doctrine developed by Karl Marx and, to a lesser extent, by Friedrich Engels in the mid-19th century. It originally consisted of three related ideas: a philosophical anthropology, a theory of history, and an economic and political program.
- Marxism originated in the thought of the German radical philosopher and economist Karl Marx, with important contributions from his friend and colla...
- In the mid-19th century, Marxism helped to consolidate, inspire, and radicalize elements of the labour and socialist movements in western Europe, a...
- Under socialism, the means of production are owned or controlled by the state for the benefit of all, an arrangement that is compatible with democr...
- Marxism predicted a spontaneous revolution by the proletariat, but Leninism insisted on the need for leadership by a vanguard party of professional...
2 days ago · Pragmatism is a philosophical tradition that views language and thought as tools for prediction, problem solving, and action, rather than describing, representing, or mirroring reality. Pragmatists contend that most philosophical topics—such as the nature of knowledge, language, concepts, meaning, belief, and science—are best viewed in ...
Jul 14, 2024 · A ‘maxim’ is a short, concise statement that expresses a general truth, principle, or rule of conduct. Maxims are often memorable and are used to convey practical wisdom or advice. They are similar to proverbs but tend to be more focused on principles or rules for behavior.
Jul 27, 2024 · Communism is a social and political ideology that strives to create a classless society in which all property and wealth are communally owned, instead of owned by individuals. The ideology of communism was developed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848.
Jul 18, 2024 · Fascism, political ideology and mass movement that dominated central, southern, and eastern Europe between 1919 and 1945 and was characterized by extreme militant nationalism, hatred of communism and socialism, contempt for democracy, and belief in natural social hierarchy and the rule of elites.
