Harrison20
24th August 2012, 13:23
Hi,
I've just finished reading Foundations of Lennism (for the fifth time seems to take that long to sink in with me). However, a section that I just cannot get my head around is Lenin's idea of "moribund capitalism".
I think he is saying that imperialism is like a utiopian form of capitalism but when that utopia is achieved it is actually a self defeating notion, hence "moribund" capatalism.
Stalin goes on to say the reason for this is due to three main contradictions. My question is:
are the three contradictions basically saying that imperialism is so oppresive against the workers that it almost compells them to revolt?
Or
Is it a case of in imperialist nations the state and capital are in a battle for recources thereby weakening the state.
I fear I have radically over simplified the point here :unsure:
Oh and if anyone can give me a heads up to where Lenin first used the term "moribund capitalism" i'd be very appreciative.
I've just finished reading Foundations of Lennism (for the fifth time seems to take that long to sink in with me). However, a section that I just cannot get my head around is Lenin's idea of "moribund capitalism".
I think he is saying that imperialism is like a utiopian form of capitalism but when that utopia is achieved it is actually a self defeating notion, hence "moribund" capatalism.
Stalin goes on to say the reason for this is due to three main contradictions. My question is:
are the three contradictions basically saying that imperialism is so oppresive against the workers that it almost compells them to revolt?
Or
Is it a case of in imperialist nations the state and capital are in a battle for recources thereby weakening the state.
I fear I have radically over simplified the point here :unsure:
Oh and if anyone can give me a heads up to where Lenin first used the term "moribund capitalism" i'd be very appreciative.