Where should I start?

[aziraphale]

So, I have started a sort of self-directed homeschooling and one of the things I am wanting to learn about is what system would be the best. I have seen the reading list but I'm still wondering exactly where should I start? Do you recommend I look into communism, socialism or anarchism first?

[A.R.Amistad]

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Look into Marxism first, it'll give you a good class basis and historical materialist understanding. I'd start with The Manifesto as well as Marx for Begginers by Ruis. (Great, funny book btw :D) I'd also recommend you read State and Revolution, but don't read it on your own. Read sections of it, step by step at a time, and then post questions, misunderstandings, concerns, etc. on here and comrades will help. Also, might I recommend The Tranistional Program and some J.P. Cannon if you are into activism?

[ContrarianLemming]

You will find that marxists will tel you to look into marxism first, and anarchist tell you to look into anarchism first, you must choose yourself.

[Zanthorus]

Everyone will tell you to look into their own system first because everyone thinks their own system is the best.

Just start with texts on the basics of all three ideologies and read in whatever order you feel like then try and compare to see what you like best.

[x371322]

http://www.revleft.com/vb/group.php?groupid=455

Look into Marxism first, it'll give you a good class basis and historical materialist understanding. I'd start with The Manifesto as well as Marx for Begginers by Ruis. (Great, funny book btw :D) I'd also recommend you read State and Revolution, but don't read it on your own. Read sections of it, step by step at a time, and then post questions, misunderstandings, concerns, etc. on here and comrades will help. Also, might I recommend The Tranistional Program and some J.P. Cannon if you are into activism?

Marx for beginners was the first book I read about Marxism. I found it at my college book store, and thought, what the hell. So I bought it and the rest is history. I totally 2nd this suggestion.

[The Gallant Gallstone]

Look at something that closely aligns to your personal circumstances or inclinations.

If you're young, I recommend you let your reading develop organically. Start with a biography of someone you admire, hate or are curious about. You'll learn about the influences on that person... I learned an insane amount from a biography on Ezra Pound; once I was done that book, I had 23 titles to add to my reading list.