Rosa Luxemburg 1871-1919

Question 1

book

Answer 1

“Reform or Revolution” 1900

Question 2

Where did she agree with Marx?

Answer 2

She accepted marxs argument capitalism promoted exploitation and was at odds with human nature and evolutionary socialism was inevitable.

Question 3

Where did you disagree with Marx?

Answer 3

She had little sympathy for marxes “historicism” and divide that in order for evolution to occur capitalism had to have reached a certain stage

Question 4

How did she envision revolution arising?

Answer 4

“Spontaneously” after class consciousness had been brought about through the ongoing proletariat battle in the workplace. She rejected the idea that revolution lead to dictatorship of the proletariat.

Question 5

What was Luxemburg’s view on democracy?

Answer 5

She advocated for democracy, underpinned by common ownership open debate and election.

Question 6

Luxemburg’s views on internationalism?

Answer 6

Upheld Marxists internationalism claiming Lennon overlooked the trans nationalistic characteristics of capitalism. Socialist revolt should be a revolt against capitalism and nationalism globally

Question 7

Impact of the First World War on her ideology?

Answer 7

Concerns about nationalism were brought to a head with the outbreak of the World War. She left the SDP and began anti war demonstrations claiming “the enemy of socialism remains within our own country”