Marxism Flashcards

1
Q

Are marxists negative or positive about society?

A

Negative ( conflict )

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2
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Who do marxists believe society is dominated by?

A

Ruiling class ( bourgeoisie )

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3
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What scale do they look at society on?

A

MACRO scale

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4
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What is capitalism?

A

Economic system based on private ownership of capital ( assest that generally increases in value )

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5
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What do the ruiling class do to the working class?

A

Ruiling class keep all profits and exploit the working class by paying them low wages.

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6
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What is the left over value that the bourgeoisie keep called?

A

Surplus value

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7
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What is the driving force in society?

A

The economy, it determines the nature of social intuitions, and peoples values and beliefs.

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8
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What will marxists believe will happen?

A

There will be a class revolution and the working class will realise they are being exploited and get rid of the ruiling class and capitalism

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9
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What will be the characteristics of the new society which will be created after the class revolution?

A

no classes, no private property and everyone will be equal.

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10
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What will an equal society will be called?

A

Communism

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