Marxism V Communism

Question 1

What is Communism?

Answer 1

• Derived from Paris
• Abolition of Private property
• Subordination to community

Question 2

What is Marxism?

Answer 2

• Nature of society is determined by material circumstances
• Historical change comes from conflict over material circumstances
• Class struggle results in revolution against capitalism

Question 3

Marx views on Capitalism

Answer 3

• Employers take all profit
• Seek to maximise profit
• profit allows for growth while driving out small businesses.

Question 4

What is Class?

Answer 4

• When a group of people are connected through common interests.

Question 5

What is Status?

Answer 5

• When people are not connected, and unaware of common interests

Question 6

What were the two main classes?

Answer 6

• Proletariat (working class)
• Bourgeoise (Upper, capitalist class)