Friedrich Engels

2. The (Critical) Concept of Alienation The place the theory of alienation occupies within the philosophy of Karl Marx is problematic. Its importance is widely recognised. The concrete modality in which it affects the critique of the political economy remains, however, shrouded by presuppositions. Undoubtedly, as influential as Marx’s writing where from a historical-ideatic point of view, as much they were propagated, especially in the Eastern European space, through the filter of a flawed…

1. Introduction: The Industrial Revolution was the introduction of new manufacturing styles, including going from hand production methods to machines. The first industry to use modern production methods was the textile industry (Landes D. S., 1969). It created a major turning point in history where almost every aspect of our daily lives was influenced in some way (Lucas, 2002). Some economist stated that one of the biggest impacts of the Industrial Revolution was the consistent increase of the…

Friedrich Engels once stated, “The state is nothing but an instrument of oppression of one class by another - no less so in a democratic republic than in a monarchy.” It seems as if society is always failing when it comes to equality. No matter how many governments pass laws guaranteeing basic human rights to previously marginalized populations, certain social structures have been in place for thousands of years. It seems to be human nature to treat others that are different with disdain and a…

John Locke, who was an English philosopher and physician, wrote the Second Treatise of Government. The Second Treatise of Government focused on having sovereignty into the hands of people and believes there are two states: state of nature and state or war. Locke strongly believed in human rights, equality, and the labor theory of value. However, Niccolò Machiavelli, who wrote, The Prince, emphasized on having a government with a ruler having absolute total power over its people. Machiavelli…

In the “Manifesto of the Communist Party” by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, the intro explains the complicated social ranks in ancient Rome and the Middle Ages. Communism is a common way of organizing a society in which a government should own things. The vision of Karl Marx of the economic and social system is explained through bourgeois and proletarians. Bourgeois is the middle class whereas the proletarians are the lower or working class. The bourgeois class has gained power and put the an…

commandment that once said: “All animals are equal”, was altered to say: “All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.”. Stalin was first exposed to communism as a student when he read “The Communist Manifesto” by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. Influenced by the communist ideas he decided to take a part in the revolution against the Russian monarchy. But similar to Napoleon, Stalin contradicted the Marxist and Communist ideology while being in…

The Russian Revolution and Animal Farm occurred at two different locations, consisted of distinctive principles, and yet are two very similar phenomenons. The events that occurred during the Russian Revolution are duplicated in the plot of the dystopian novel Animal Farm by George Orwell. People with power tend to abuse it and try to up themselves, which was what happened in both situations. The idea of Communist was depicted through the animalist radical Old Major. Animal Farm was a strong…

The most worldwide played sport in the world is soccer. Soccer is loved and played by many, but could soccer be seen in a punk and Marxist perspective? Many people play the game without considering the fact that maybe players can be being taken advantage of in a bourgeoisie system created by club owners and coaches. Soccer is a sport that could be seen as having and oppressed people like the proletariat and a higher class like the bourgeoisie. Throughout the essay, you will be informed on…

to that the control of the lower class is on par with slavery and was how Charles was able to raise himself to the status of a millionaire. The theme of the bourgeois controlling the means of production is frequently associated with Marxism (Marx/Engels, 18). Another common way in which the upper class holds control over the lower class is their ability to control the truth in order to achieve goals or to perpetrate acts that if the truth was known would result in their own downfall represented…

Burke’s view of history, which grounded himself in his classical conservative views, believed that continuing in the systems of old was the best way to keep a stable and functioning political climate. Burke’s differing reactions to the American and French Revolutions highlights this fact nicely. Burke, a supporter of the American Revolution, believed that their revolution was an attempt to preserve their old way of life from an increasingly involved British government. In his view, the…