Both Antoine Nicolas de Condorcet and Karl Marx develop theories that include reducing or abolishing inequality. In fact, the two do share many similarities in regards to their beliefs in equality. With so many similarities, the two theories will be defined by their differences in comparison to one another. The main difference between Condorcet and Marx is that they do not share the same definition for equality nor the same intentions. Marxism strives for pure equality, in that everyone shares wealth equally; completely abolishing the market. Condorcet essentially wants to maximize the potential of the human race through establishing equality; in that man must earn his/her status and class in this world. Although the intentions of Marxism seem
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Marxism requires “Centralization of credits in the hands of the state” (387). In other words, Karl Marx believes in the establishment of an equal class in that wealth is shared and balanced among all citizens; essentially diminishing class itself. Condorcet does not stretch that far in discussing equality; he believes each person should work for their own money (193). In addition, Antoine Nicolas de Condorcet believes everyone should start with a clean slate, meaning that there is equal opportunity for each individual to define their own status. Also, due to complete communism, Marxism believes “Political power, properly so called, is merely the organized power of one class for oppressing another” (388). Although this perceptions’ intent is to improve human life with equality, it ultimately complicates the economy and life in his era. The demolishment of political power raises countless unresolved issues in society. Nowhere in Condorcet’s program does he remotely intend to create complications, but only to maximize human potential. Another major difference between these two men that define which theory is more likely to be successful is Condorcet’s realization that we cannot completely do away with inequality. In The Progress of the Human Mind Antoine Nicolas de Condorcet mentions: “We therefore need to show that these three sorts of inequality must …show more content…
Condorcet is against anything that restrains the human mind; for that reason, it can be determined that this includes he is completely against organized religion. He believes religion is a direct constraint on the human mind—holding back the progression of mankind. This is the main fixation preventing him from being more favorable and accepted. Since Condorcet is nonreligious majority of the population in his time deny him and all he has to offer. I strongly believe had Condorcet been more favorable his program would gain additional support. The more support will result in further consideration and advancement. In any case, the purpose of Condorcet’s The Progression of the Human Mind is to maximize human potential. With that in mind, I cannot imagine The Progression of the Human Mind succumbing entirely to
Marxism requires “Centralization of credits in the hands of the state” (387). In other words, Karl Marx believes in the establishment of an equal class in that wealth is shared and balanced among all citizens; essentially diminishing class itself. Condorcet does not stretch that far in discussing equality; he believes each person should work for their own money (193). In addition, Antoine Nicolas de Condorcet believes everyone should start with a clean slate, meaning that there is equal opportunity for each individual to define their own status. Also, due to complete communism, Marxism believes “Political power, properly so called, is merely the organized power of one class for oppressing another” (388). Although this perceptions’ intent is to improve human life with equality, it ultimately complicates the economy and life in his era. The demolishment of political power raises countless unresolved issues in society. Nowhere in Condorcet’s program does he remotely intend to create complications, but only to maximize human potential. Another major difference between these two men that define which theory is more likely to be successful is Condorcet’s realization that we cannot completely do away with inequality. In The Progress of the Human Mind Antoine Nicolas de Condorcet mentions: “We therefore need to show that these three sorts of inequality must …show more content…
Condorcet is against anything that restrains the human mind; for that reason, it can be determined that this includes he is completely against organized religion. He believes religion is a direct constraint on the human mind—holding back the progression of mankind. This is the main fixation preventing him from being more favorable and accepted. Since Condorcet is nonreligious majority of the population in his time deny him and all he has to offer. I strongly believe had Condorcet been more favorable his program would gain additional support. The more support will result in further consideration and advancement. In any case, the purpose of Condorcet’s The Progression of the Human Mind is to maximize human potential. With that in mind, I cannot imagine The Progression of the Human Mind succumbing entirely to