Marxism is not a checklist of policies or slogans for us to repeat mindlessly. It is a scientific method, which requires serious study. In this introduction, taken from an upcoming pamphlet on dialectical materialism, Nye Shaw explains the fundamentals of Marxist philosophy.

In the latest issue of The Communist, we answer a question from a reader in Sussex: are religion and communism mutually exclusive? And do communists believe religion needs to be eradicated in order for communism to work?

Throughout history, mankind’s ability to advance its knowledge has been shaped by material and social forces. As Ben Curry explains in this episode, it is not simply individual geniuses that help science progress, but revolutionary changes in society.