Marx and Engels on Capitalism

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According to Marx and Engels, how did capitalism affect human nature?

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It encouraged selfishness, ruthlessness, and greed.

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What did Marx and Engels believe capitalism instilled in mankind?

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False consciousness

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What was the goal of creating a new non-capitalist system according to Marx and Engels?

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To revive noble characteristics like cooperation and fraternity

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How did Marx and Engels view the concept of 'surplus value' in capitalism?

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As a method to create competition

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What did Marx and Engels argue would be the result of nurturing class consciousness among workers?

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Overthrow of the capitalist system through revolution

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According to Marx and Engels, what are the two conflicting social classes created by capitalism?

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The Bourgeoisie and the Proletariat

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What is one reason Marx and Engels believed capitalist societies were unstable?

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Harsh inequalities of wealth and power

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According to Marx and Engels, what should arise out of a revolution?

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A new state governed by the economically dominant class

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What is the ultimate goal of a revolution according to Marx and Engels?

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Creating a stateless society with common ownership

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How did Marx and Engels justify oppressive political systems in certain countries?

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By justifying them in post-revolutionary Soviet Union and China