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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
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I must admit, my interest in economy is recent. However, my interest in psychology is not. So basically this is a review of the underlying psychological structure of communism as portrayed in The Communist Manifesto.
The book itself is an easy-read to some extent, all you need is a simple background of the terminology being used. Not much historical events are being referenced and you can simply read the commented edition for a clearer read.
Now to communism itself as a 'philosophy'. Basically the state exists to contain and organize the struggle of classes, which cannot be denied existence in the light of hundreds of revolutions and riots initiated by a suppressed class against another. What communism suggests is that the abolishing of private property (Mainly sources of production; factories, farms, etc...) among other modifications in social structure is the only attainable social structure where this class struggle is nearly abolished.
The book clearly addresses many of the criticisms that were attributed -in ignorance more than malice- to communism such as its relation to women or religion. Basically communism doesn't give a fuck about any of that. Only in its relation to the dictatorship of the bourgeoisie (the means-of production-owners class).
To me, the establishment of a communist society, the abolishing of private means of production and the abolition of the exploitation of a single class of another is the natural progress of human culture. In every single scenario of a peaceful society, portrayed by novels or by a wild imagination, one cannot deny that in that society, there is no possession, there is only fair and just distribution of wealth in a way that makes every individual satisfied.
The sad part is, this is not in the so near future. It is the model state of things, but it requires a better intellect, a better understanding of the sentimentality of being part of a race. It is kinda like Utopia, one cannot help but declare it false IN THE CURRENT AGE OF HUMAN NATURE.
Communism failed not because it is a failure as a theory, it failed because -in my humble, not so well-informed opinion- because the human race is not remotely ready for its implementation.
Anyway, it is a must-read for anyone interested in the topic at hand. It is a statement from the communist party itself and therefore it is a declaration of what many don't seem to get.
The book itself is an easy-read to some extent, all you need is a simple background of the terminology being used. Not much historical events are being referenced and you can simply read the commented edition for a clearer read.
Now to communism itself as a 'philosophy'. Basically the state exists to contain and organize the struggle of classes, which cannot be denied existence in the light of hundreds of revolutions and riots initiated by a suppressed class against another. What communism suggests is that the abolishing of private property (Mainly sources of production; factories, farms, etc...) among other modifications in social structure is the only attainable social structure where this class struggle is nearly abolished.
The book clearly addresses many of the criticisms that were attributed -in ignorance more than malice- to communism such as its relation to women or religion. Basically communism doesn't give a fuck about any of that. Only in its relation to the dictatorship of the bourgeoisie (the means-of production-owners class).
To me, the establishment of a communist society, the abolishing of private means of production and the abolition of the exploitation of a single class of another is the natural progress of human culture. In every single scenario of a peaceful society, portrayed by novels or by a wild imagination, one cannot deny that in that society, there is no possession, there is only fair and just distribution of wealth in a way that makes every individual satisfied.
The sad part is, this is not in the so near future. It is the model state of things, but it requires a better intellect, a better understanding of the sentimentality of being part of a race. It is kinda like Utopia, one cannot help but declare it false IN THE CURRENT AGE OF HUMAN NATURE.
Communism failed not because it is a failure as a theory, it failed because -in my humble, not so well-informed opinion- because the human race is not remotely ready for its implementation.
Anyway, it is a must-read for anyone interested in the topic at hand. It is a statement from the communist party itself and therefore it is a declaration of what many don't seem to get.
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A book worth reading for its historical context.
It also makes some great points with its historical analysis. There are several points i agree with like the abolishment of private property and class. Although i'm more of a libertarian socialist than a communist, so there are certain points i dont really agree with.
It also makes some great points with its historical analysis. There are several points i agree with like the abolishment of private property and class. Although i'm more of a libertarian socialist than a communist, so there are certain points i dont really agree with.
informative
reflective
slow-paced
I was never taught Marx's direct writings, or even much about communism besides that "the government controls everything and everyone is miserable" because America. I really enjoyed reading what Marx wrote. A lot easier to read than Plato or Aristotle.
I think I'll read it again or maybe get a different copy that has more content in it. Good read I just wish there was maybe some analysis of it to make sure I'm interpreting it right lol.
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Well, I’m probably on a watchlist now
It’s a classic and I wanted to read it, so I did. A lot shorter and easier to read than I anticipated.
It’s a classic and I wanted to read it, so I did. A lot shorter and easier to read than I anticipated.