Marxism Flashcards
What is the main ideology that influenced Bolshevik policy?
Marxism
True or False: Marxism promoted the idea of a classless society.
True
What did Marxism view as the driving force of historical change?
Class struggle
How did the Bolsheviks interpret Marxism in relation to their policies?
They adapted it to fit Russian conditions
What did Marxism advocate for in terms of property ownership?
The abolition of private property
What was the ultimate goal of Marxism according to the Bolsheviks?
To achieve a communist society
How did the Bolsheviks aim to achieve the transition to communism?
Through a revolutionary overthrow of the capitalist system
What role did the working class play in Marxist theory?
The leading role in the revolutionary struggle
What was the Bolshevik stance on imperialism based on Marxist ideology?
They opposed imperialism as a capitalist expansionist policy
How did the Bolsheviks view the role of the state in a Marxist society?
As a tool of class oppression that would wither away in communism
What did Marxism believe would happen to the state in a communist society?
It would eventually disappear
What was the Bolshevik view on religion influenced by Marxism?
They viewed it as a form of false consciousness that would fade away in communism
How did the Bolsheviks apply Marxist ideas to their economic policies?
They nationalized industry and collectivized agriculture
What was the Bolshevik approach to education based on Marxist principles?
They aimed to provide free and equal education for all
How did Marxism influence the Bolshevik approach to international relations?
They supported international revolution and opposed capitalist countries
What was the Bolshevik view on the role of women in society influenced by Marxism?
They promoted gender equality and women’s rights
What was the impact of Marxist ideology on the Bolshevik legal system?
They aimed to create a legal system based on socialist principles
How did the Bolsheviks view culture in relation to Marxism?
They aimed to promote proletarian culture and combat bourgeois influences
What was the role of the Communist Party in implementing Marxist policies according to the Bolsheviks?
To lead the revolutionary transformation of society
How did the Bolsheviks view the peasantry in relation to Marxist theory?
As a potentially revolutionary class in alliance with the proletariat
What was the Bolshevik stance on nationalism influenced by Marxism?
They viewed nationalism as a divisive force that needed to be overcome in the international working class struggle
What was the Bolshevik approach to democracy based on Marxist principles?
They aimed to establish a dictatorship of the proletariat as a transition to communism
How did the Bolsheviks view art and literature in relation to Marxism?
They aimed to promote revolutionary art and literature that reflected the class struggle
What was the Bolshevik stance on the family influenced by Marxism?
They aimed to transform traditional family structures to promote social equality
How did the Bolsheviks view the role of intellectuals in society based on Marxist ideology?
As potential allies in the revolutionary struggle, but also subject to proletarian leadership
What was the Bolshevik approach to healthcare influenced by Marxism?
They aimed to provide free and universal healthcare for all
How did the Bolsheviks view the concept of human nature in relation to Marxist theory?
They believed human nature was shaped by social conditions and could be transformed in a communist society
What was the Bolshevik stance on the environment based on Marxist ideology?
They aimed to promote sustainable development and protect natural resources
