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A list of classic works with handy reading guides that will serve to lay a strong foundation in the ideas and method of Marxism.
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Dialectical materialism is the philosophy or methodology of Marxism. We must seek to understand the laws of society and nature in order to change them.
Historical materialism is the general theory of how and why society develops in the way it does. Each social system has its inherent laws of motion, which Marxism aims to uncover.
Marxist economics is the study of the laws of motion of capitalist society, allowing us to understand why capitalism perpetually goes into crisis.
Dialectical materialism is the philosophy or methodology of Marxism. We must seek to understand the laws of society and nature in order to change them.
Historical materialism is the general theory of how and why society develops in the way it does. Each social system has its inherent laws of motion, which Marxism aims to uncover.
Marxist economics is the study of the laws of motion of capitalist society, allowing us to understand why capitalism perpetually goes into crisis.
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The Russian Revolution is the greatest moment in history. For the first time, the workers took control of the commanding heights of society. We should seek to understand how this happened, and draw the lessons from events of 1917.
The state is not at all neutral - it is a tool for the ruling class to control the masses. We must understand the state’s real nature by treating it historically – taking in its origins, rise, and eventual fall.
Many are concerned about the rise of “fascism”. But what does this mean? Understanding the conditions that fascism needs to occur, and understanding what it isn't, is paramount for all comrades to study.
The cause of the Palestinians has become a catalyst for all the anger accumulated in the past period – not only in the Middle East, but internationally. It is the lightning rod for the oppressed, exploited, and repressed everywhere.
Imperialism and war represents the sharp extreme of capitalism's impasse. As long as private property exists, there will be wars over markets and influence.
The struggle against racism must be fought on a class basis – by uniting workers and youth into a mass movement capable of overthrowing capitalism.
Capitalism, with its insatiable pursuit of profit, is responsible for destroying the environment. We need to fight for socialism, in order to rationally plan production in the interests of people and the planet.
The development of science and technology are held back by capitalism – by private ownership and the pursuit of profit. Only the ideas of Marxism – scientific socialism – can offer a way forward.
The fight against oppression goes hand-in-hand with the class struggle. Marxists are irreconcilable fighters of all oppression, and strive to uphold the maximum unity of the working class.
We must learn the lessons from history in order to prepare for the revolutionary events taking place today and in the future.
We must carefully study the history and traditions of the working class in order to connect the ideas of Marxism to the living class struggle.
Not a wheel turns, not a lightbulb shines and not a telephone rings without the kind permission of the working class. As such, under a socialist society, the entire economy will be democratically managed by the working class for the maximum benefit of mankind.
While religion can play a reactionary role, Marxists do not claim it can be defeated purely through argumentation. To rid society of religion, the material conditions for religion must be removed.
The free development of artists and their art is held back by capitalism and the profit system. Socialist revolution would liberate art from these shackles.
Marxism and anarchism have the same end-goal of abolishing class society. But Marxism and anarchism diverge fundamentally in their ideas, outlook, and methods.
Nations have not always existed, nor will they exist in the future. Marxists are internationalists, but we also uphold the right to national self-determination.
The Russian Revolution is the greatest event in history for Marxists. Understanding these events, and how the revolution degenerated into Stalinism, is vital.
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Dialectical materialism is the philosophy or methodology of Marxism. We must seek to understand the laws of society and nature in order to change them.
Historical materialism is the general theory of how and why society develops in the way it does. Each social system has its inherent laws of motion, which Marxism aims to uncover.
Marxist economics is the study of the laws of motion of capitalist society, allowing us to understand why capitalism perpetually goes into crisis.