peru_anny
4th May 2006, 08:13
I'm writing an essay for my grade 12 world History class on Karl Marx and the evolution of socialism. Im planning to talk about socialist leaders who have implemented socialist governments throughout time. Im thinking Vladimir Lenin, Leon Trotsky, Mao Zedong or Fidel Castro. I'm having some trouble with this because I'm not to sure on how the governments they formed were different.
this is the beginning of my essay. I would really appreciate it if anyone could help me with some points or if I'm making any mistakes on what I've already done. Thanks.
Karl Marx and the Evolution of Socialism
Karl Marx and his theories of socialism have been appreciated and followed for many years throughout history, although his socialist theories have been implanted throughout the world and throughout history it is evident that many of these reoccurrences of socialism have veered from the basic theories of Karl Marx.
Karl Marx or the father of socialism was born in Trier, Germany on the 5th of May in 1818. In 1835 he began to study Jurisprudence, which is the theory of philosophy and law. At the same time he surrounded himself with leftist people and he dedicated himself into understand the philosophical system of Hegel, who influenced Marx greatly. His first tries at liberal writing came when he was a journalist for a newspaper called Rhenische Zeitun, but because of the revolutionary period that was occurring the paper became censored many times until it was finally suppressed. In 1844 he moved to Paris, France when he met many revolutionary socialists, and he becomes interest with the writings of Saint Simon, who also had a great influence on Marx. During that same year, he met Frederich Engels, with whom Marx shared the elaboration of his thoughts and in addition to being an important collaborator; he becomes fundamental until the point of which many of the elements of the Marxist system owe their inspiration. In 1845, Marx is kicked out of Paris and he moves to Brussels and in 1847 he writes ‘The Poverty of Philosophy’. In it Marx criticizes the economic and philosophical arguments of Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, which are stated in his Philosophy of Poverty. Karl Marx was the author of two major backbones of communism, Das Kapital and The Communist Manifesto, he is well known for his legendary hatred of the bourgeois and capitalism. His reasons can all be found in his book, The Communist Manifesto. He believed that the bourgeoisie had too much power sine they control the majority of the economy. He also believed that capitalism is the root of all evil. This was evident when he explained, ““Does religion delude the masses? It is due to capitalism. Prostitution? Due to capitalism, Envy, alienation, war… all due to capitalism. Indeed, every unforeseen social evil has an obvious scapegoat upon which it can be blamed” (Marx, 1888). He blames capitalism as the source of evil. According to Marc capitalism results to a society that is divisible by a class system where classes with more wealth become wealthier while the working class stays the same. In a socialist theory, it tries to establish a classless society to change the way we value things. Instead of valuing the wealth or status of a person, a socialist society values people according to how they contribute to the society.
Karl Marc believed that capitalism could only be overthrown by a revolution. After a revolution took place a dictatorship of the proletariat would be implemented which would replace the bourgeoisie. He also believed that the proletariat was the only class with the determination to carry on with this revolution.
this is what i have so far, basically this would be my first argument the next arguments would have to deal with political leaders who have implemented socialism.
this is the beginning of my essay. I would really appreciate it if anyone could help me with some points or if I'm making any mistakes on what I've already done. Thanks.
Karl Marx and the Evolution of Socialism
Karl Marx and his theories of socialism have been appreciated and followed for many years throughout history, although his socialist theories have been implanted throughout the world and throughout history it is evident that many of these reoccurrences of socialism have veered from the basic theories of Karl Marx.
Karl Marx or the father of socialism was born in Trier, Germany on the 5th of May in 1818. In 1835 he began to study Jurisprudence, which is the theory of philosophy and law. At the same time he surrounded himself with leftist people and he dedicated himself into understand the philosophical system of Hegel, who influenced Marx greatly. His first tries at liberal writing came when he was a journalist for a newspaper called Rhenische Zeitun, but because of the revolutionary period that was occurring the paper became censored many times until it was finally suppressed. In 1844 he moved to Paris, France when he met many revolutionary socialists, and he becomes interest with the writings of Saint Simon, who also had a great influence on Marx. During that same year, he met Frederich Engels, with whom Marx shared the elaboration of his thoughts and in addition to being an important collaborator; he becomes fundamental until the point of which many of the elements of the Marxist system owe their inspiration. In 1845, Marx is kicked out of Paris and he moves to Brussels and in 1847 he writes ‘The Poverty of Philosophy’. In it Marx criticizes the economic and philosophical arguments of Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, which are stated in his Philosophy of Poverty. Karl Marx was the author of two major backbones of communism, Das Kapital and The Communist Manifesto, he is well known for his legendary hatred of the bourgeois and capitalism. His reasons can all be found in his book, The Communist Manifesto. He believed that the bourgeoisie had too much power sine they control the majority of the economy. He also believed that capitalism is the root of all evil. This was evident when he explained, ““Does religion delude the masses? It is due to capitalism. Prostitution? Due to capitalism, Envy, alienation, war… all due to capitalism. Indeed, every unforeseen social evil has an obvious scapegoat upon which it can be blamed” (Marx, 1888). He blames capitalism as the source of evil. According to Marc capitalism results to a society that is divisible by a class system where classes with more wealth become wealthier while the working class stays the same. In a socialist theory, it tries to establish a classless society to change the way we value things. Instead of valuing the wealth or status of a person, a socialist society values people according to how they contribute to the society.
Karl Marc believed that capitalism could only be overthrown by a revolution. After a revolution took place a dictatorship of the proletariat would be implemented which would replace the bourgeoisie. He also believed that the proletariat was the only class with the determination to carry on with this revolution.
this is what i have so far, basically this would be my first argument the next arguments would have to deal with political leaders who have implemented socialism.