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| − | '''The Communist Manifesto''' is a [[Marxism|Marxist]] screed published by [[Karl Marx]] and [[Friedrich Engels]] in 1848. It lays the foundation for Marxist thinking, teaching that [[class]] struggles are the origin of all progress in society. This concept of conflict between the classes dictates Marxism's adherence to the [[evolution]]ary theory of [[punctuated equilibrium]], which accords with Marxist social beliefs. | + | '''''The Communist Manifesto''''' is a [[Marxism|Marxist]] screed published by [[Karl Marx]] and [[Friedrich Engels]] in 1848. It lays the foundation for Marxist thinking, teaching that [[class]] struggles are the origin of all progress in society. This concept of conflict between the classes dictates Marxism's adherence to the [[evolution]]ary theory of [[punctuated equilibrium]], which accords with Marxist social beliefs. |
The manifesto outlines the theory of [[communism]], in which the poor working class ([[proletariat]]s) violently overthrow the [[middle class]] and [[government]] ([[bourgeois]]). The ''Manifesto'' influenced the [[Communist Revolution]] in [[Russia]] and elsewhere, leading to the [[Cold War]] and numerous atrocities committed throughout Eastern [[Europe]], such as the [[Holodomor]] in [[Ukraine]]. Currently, [[China]], [[Cuba]], [[North Korea]], [[Vietnam]] and [[Laos]] are widely considered to be communist countries. | The manifesto outlines the theory of [[communism]], in which the poor working class ([[proletariat]]s) violently overthrow the [[middle class]] and [[government]] ([[bourgeois]]). The ''Manifesto'' influenced the [[Communist Revolution]] in [[Russia]] and elsewhere, leading to the [[Cold War]] and numerous atrocities committed throughout Eastern [[Europe]], such as the [[Holodomor]] in [[Ukraine]]. Currently, [[China]], [[Cuba]], [[North Korea]], [[Vietnam]] and [[Laos]] are widely considered to be communist countries. | ||
Revision as of 19:24, November 1, 2017
The Communist Manifesto is a Marxist screed published by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848. It lays the foundation for Marxist thinking, teaching that class struggles are the origin of all progress in society. This concept of conflict between the classes dictates Marxism's adherence to the evolutionary theory of punctuated equilibrium, which accords with Marxist social beliefs.
The manifesto outlines the theory of communism, in which the poor working class (proletariats) violently overthrow the middle class and government (bourgeois). The Manifesto influenced the Communist Revolution in Russia and elsewhere, leading to the Cold War and numerous atrocities committed throughout Eastern Europe, such as the Holodomor in Ukraine. Currently, China, Cuba, North Korea, Vietnam and Laos are widely considered to be communist countries.