Marxism, Fascism

Question 1

Marx

Answer 1

Tried to explain human history through one macro level theory which emphasizes a unique historic analysis of its evolution through social - economic changes.

Question 2

Iceburg

Answer 2

According to Marx what shapes history and lays in the ‘Base Structure’ are the ‘production forces’ which are made up of all technological facilities a society has, which also dictates the type of resources which are used (for example coal was the main energy source during the 19th’ century) and the quantity of its production. This process shapes the ‘production relations’.

Question 3

Production relations

Answer 3

The types of interactions and relations which form economic activities. This kind of activity through human history, was expressed by class struggle. Since the forces in the Super Structure serve the ruling class (through ideologies, laws ect.) they are not relevant, since they are only a by product of the class struggle which takes place in the Structure Base.

Question 4

The historic process to revolution

Answer 4

According to Marx a society has to transfer from a Feudal agriculture society to an industrialized society resulting from an industrial revolution. This would result with the appearance of Capitalism, which will be followed with a class struggle. The revolution will only be completed after the working class will gain full control, abolish Capitalism and achieve full social – economic equality.

Question 5

Socialism

Answer 5

economic theories of social organization advocating state collective ownership and administration of means of production and distribution of goods, and an egalitarian
society characterized by equal opportunities for all individuals and a fair egalitarian distribution of wealth.

Question 6

Marxism 1

Answer 6

The Working Class takes over the political system through revolution and established a Proletarian dictatorship that abolishes Capitalism

Question 7

Social Demokrat 2

Answer 7

seek a less radical and balanced solution, between state economic intervention and a free market, which would also allow private economy along state control in certain areas.

Question 8

Anarchist 3

Answer 8

The abolishing of any central authority as the first step towards what they call ‘true socialism’ , and include a very divers set of ideas which could also apply to extreme right wing economic policies as well.

Question 9

Fascism

Answer 9

Fascism is an authoritarian ideology which is primary concerned with notions of decline and decadence and which seeks to solve such problems by achieving a Millenarian national rebirth, exalting the nation or race above all else and promoting cults of unity, strength and purity. It also seeks to form amass movement of militants who are willing to engage in violence against their perceived enemies.

Question 10

The nation state

Answer 10

Expresses everything therefore it can do what ever it wants for the people, which grant it willingly their freedom. The state is eternal and so is the totalitarian regime that represents it.

Question 11

The leader

Answer 11

Comes to power due to special qualities he possesses and stands above all. His authority is unlimited and all have to obey him.

Question 12

The party

Answer 12

There is only one party and all belong to it, although the individuals are represented by unions.

Question 13

Society

Answer 13

Represented by labor unions which represent the government.

Question 14

War

Answer 14

War expresses the most noble human feature, including values such as force, violence and bravery. That is why much emphasis is put on youth and physical strength.