Marxism

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What is the central conflict identified by Marxism?

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The central conflict identified by Marxism is rich vs. poor.

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What is the basis of Capitalism?

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The basis of Capitalism is private ownership of the means of production.

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What is Marxism?

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Marxism is a theory that critiques capitalism and advocates for a classless society.

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What was originally the central idea of Communism?

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The central idea of Communism was communal ownership of means of production.

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What happened during the Industrial Revolution?

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During the Industrial Revolution, people had to move to the cities to find work in factories.

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What does Marxism propose about class struggle?

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Marxism proposes that class struggle is the driving force of historical development.

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What is the role of the proletariat in Marxism?

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The proletariat, or working class, is seen as the group that will overthrow the bourgeoisie and establish a classless society.

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What is the bourgeoisie in Marxist theory?

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The bourgeoisie refers to the capitalist class who own the means of production.

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What is historical materialism?

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Historical materialism is the Marxist approach to understanding history through the lens of material conditions and economic factors.

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What is the significance of the Communist Manifesto?

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The Communist Manifesto outlines the principles of Marxism and calls for the working class to unite against capitalist oppression.