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The Communist Manifesto
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Research a modern or historical communist society and identify the ways it adhered to and diverged from Marx’s writings. How accurately was Marx’s vision implemented? Do you think the success or failure of the society you chose reflects fairly on the viability of Marx’s theories?
For whom do you think The Communist Manifesto was written? What was its purpose, and how does it attempt to achieve this end?
Create a dialogue in which you make an argument for the positives of the capitalist system; word Marx’s rebuttals using quotes from The Communist Manifesto.
What role does globalization play in the development of capitalism and the eventual victory of the proletariat?
Marx and Engels thought the revolution of the proletariat was imminent, but the capitalist system has persisted. Why? How would Marx would explain this phenomenon?
What does Marx mean when he suggests that private property must be abolished? How do they envision the abolishment occurring?
Which of the positions of the various socialist groups in Part 3 is most prevalent today? Describe this party’s line of reasoning in contemporary terms.
Select one stage from Marx’s progressive theory of history; identify its flaws and how these flaws play out in the society of one particular time period.
What role does morality and religion play in Marx and Engels’ vision of human history?
According to Marx, each person is defined by their economic class, and their actions are the realization of class destiny. What implications does this have for the concept of free will?
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