Class struggle - Revision history

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	'''Class struggle''' is the central driving force in human history and society. It refers to the ongoing conflict and antagonism between different [[social class\|social classes]] resulting from the inherent contradictions within the current mode of production. It is the manifestation their opposing fundamental interests and is the basic means of resolving the contradiction between an existing class structure and the developing [[forces of production]] and [[relations of production]].		'''Class struggle''' is the central driving force in human history and society. It refers to the ongoing conflict and antagonism between different [[social class\|social classes]] resulting from the inherent contradictions within the current mode of production. It is the manifestation their opposing fundamental interests and is the basic means of resolving the contradiction between an existing class structure and the developing [[forces of production]] and [[relations of production]].

	The essence of class conflict is the opposition between the economic status and material interests of different classes. All class struggles occur on the basis of opposing and conflicting material interests, that is, economic interests, and are ultimately centered around material interests.		The essence of class conflict is the opposition between the economic status and material interests of different classes. All class struggles occur on the basis of opposing and conflicting material interests, that is, economic interests, and are ultimately centered around material interests.

	Under Capitalism, the principal contradiction is between the [[Bourgeoisie]] and the [[Proletariat]]. The Capitalist class profits by extracting surplus value from the labour of the workers, leading to economic exploitation and social oppression. This is the principal contradiction of Capitalism, and why the Bourgeoisie and the Proletariat are irreconcilably opposed.		Under Capitalism, the principal contradiction is between the [[Bourgeoisie]] and the [[Proletariat]]. The Capitalist class profits by extracting surplus value from the labour of the workers, leading to economic exploitation and social oppression. This is the principal contradiction of Capitalism, and why the Bourgeoisie and the Proletariat are irreconcilably opposed. The good news is that Capitalists need workers, but workers don’t need Capitalists; the class war is winnable by the workers.

	Though it is a common misconception, the concept of class struggle did not originate with [[Karl Marx]]. He stated this himself, and [[Vladimir Lenin]] in the ''[[State & Revolution]]'' also made it clear that the idea of class struggle had existed before Marx, and for as long as class societies existed. The Marxist contribution was to link the development of classes, and the struggle between them, to developments in the [[forces of production]]; and to say that class struggle would bring about the [[dictatorship of the proletariat]].<ref>Marx, Letter to J Wedemeyer, 5 March 1852.</ref>		Though it is a common misconception, the concept of class struggle did not originate with [[Karl Marx]]. He stated this himself, and [[Vladimir Lenin]] in the ''[[State & Revolution]]'' also made it clear that the idea of class struggle had existed before Marx, and for as long as class societies existed. The Marxist contribution was to link the development of classes, and the struggle between them, to developments in the [[forces of production]]; and to say that class struggle would bring about the [[dictatorship of the proletariat]].<ref>Marx, Letter to J Wedemeyer, 5 March 1852.</ref>

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	[[File:Pyramid of Capitalist System.png\|thumb\|283x283px\|Class struggle is depicted amongst the lower section of the depiction "[[Pyramid of Capitalist System]]" by the [[IWW]]]]		[[File:Pyramid of Capitalist System.png\|thumb\|283x283px\|Class struggle is depicted amongst the lower section of the depiction "[[Pyramid of Capitalist System]]" by the [[IWW]]]]
	'''Class struggle''' refers to the ~~opposition~~ and ~~struggle~~ between ~~opposing~~ [[social class]]es. It is the manifestation their opposing fundamental interests and is the basic means of resolving the contradiction between an existing class structure and the developing [[forces of production]] and [[relations of production]].		'''Class struggle''' is the central driving force in human history and society. It refers to the ongoing conflict and antagonism between different [[social class\|social classes]] resulting from the inherent contradictions within the current mode of production. It is the manifestation their opposing fundamental interests and is the basic means of resolving the contradiction between an existing class structure and the developing [[forces of production]] and [[relations of production]].

	The essence of class conflict is the opposition between the economic status and material interests of different classes. All class struggles occur on the basis of opposing and conflicting material interests, that is, economic interests, and are ultimately centered around material interests.		The essence of class conflict is the opposition between the economic status and material interests of different classes. All class struggles occur on the basis of opposing and conflicting material interests, that is, economic interests, and are ultimately centered around material interests.

	~~In a class society~~, the ~~class struggle first takes place~~ between the ~~two basic classes in each social form, such as the struggle between the peasantry~~ and the ~~landlord class in~~ [[~~feudalism\|feudal~~]] ~~society~~, and the ~~struggle between~~ the ~~[[proletariat]]~~ and the ~~[[bourgeoisie]] in capitalist society~~.		Under Capitalism, the principal contradiction is between the [[Bourgeoisie]] and the [[Proletariat]]. The Capitalist class profits by extracting surplus value from the labour of the workers, leading to economic exploitation and social oppression. This is the principal contradiction of Capitalism, and why the Bourgeoisie and the Proletariat are irreconcilably opposed.

	Though it is a common misconception, the ~~doctrine~~ of class struggle did not originate with [[Karl Marx]]. He stated this himself, and [[Vladimir Lenin]] in the ''[[State & Revolution]]'' also made it clear that the idea of class struggle had existed before Marx. The Marxist contribution was to link the development of classes, and the struggle between them, to developments in the [[forces of production]]; and to say that class struggle would bring about the [[dictatorship of the proletariat]].<ref>Marx, Letter to J Wedemeyer, 5 March 1852.</ref>		Though it is a common misconception, the concept of class struggle did not originate with [[Karl Marx]]. He stated this himself, and [[Vladimir Lenin]] in the ''[[State & Revolution]]'' also made it clear that the idea of class struggle had existed before Marx, and for as long as class societies existed. The Marxist contribution was to link the development of classes, and the struggle between them, to developments in the [[forces of production]]; and to say that class struggle would bring about the [[dictatorship of the proletariat]].<ref>Marx, Letter to J Wedemeyer, 5 March 1852.</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==
	[[Category:Marxist terminology]] [[Category:Class]]		[[Category:Marxist terminology]] [[Category:Class]]

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	In a class society, the class struggle first takes place between the two basic classes in each social form, such as the struggle between the peasantry and the landlord class in [[feudalism\|feudal]] society, and the struggle between the [[proletariat]] and the [[bourgeoisie]] in capitalist society.		In a class society, the class struggle first takes place between the two basic classes in each social form, such as the struggle between the peasantry and the landlord class in [[feudalism\|feudal]] society, and the struggle between the [[proletariat]] and the [[bourgeoisie]] in capitalist society.

	Though it is a common misconception, the doctrine of class struggle did not originate with [[Karl Marx]]. He stated this himself, and [[Vladimir Lenin]] in the ''[[State & Revolution]]'' also made it clear that the idea of class struggle had existed before Marx. The Marxist contribution was to link the development of classes, and the struggle between them, to developments in the [[forces of production]]; and to say that class struggle would bring about the [[dictatorship of the proletariat]]<ref>Marx, Letter to J Wedemeyer, 5 March 1852.</ref>		Though it is a common misconception, the doctrine of class struggle did not originate with [[Karl Marx]]. He stated this himself, and [[Vladimir Lenin]] in the ''[[State & Revolution]]'' also made it clear that the idea of class struggle had existed before Marx. The Marxist contribution was to link the development of classes, and the struggle between them, to developments in the [[forces of production]]; and to say that class struggle would bring about the [[dictatorship of the proletariat]].<ref>Marx, Letter to J Wedemeyer, 5 March 1852.</ref>

			== References ==
	[[Category:Marxist terminology]] [[Category:Class]]		[[Category:Marxist terminology]] [[Category:Class]]

Comwik at 05:51, 18 September 2024

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	In a class society, the class struggle first takes place between the two basic classes in each social form, such as the struggle between the peasantry and the landlord class in [[feudalism\|feudal]] society, and the struggle between the [[proletariat]] and the [[bourgeoisie]] in capitalist society.		In a class society, the class struggle first takes place between the two basic classes in each social form, such as the struggle between the peasantry and the landlord class in [[feudalism\|feudal]] society, and the struggle between the [[proletariat]] and the [[bourgeoisie]] in capitalist society.

	Though it is a common misconception, the doctrine of class struggle did not originate with [[Karl Marx]]. He stated this himself, and [[Vladimir Lenin]] in the ''[[State & Revolution]]'' also made it clear that the idea of class struggle had existed before Marx. The Marxist contribution was to link the development of classes, and the struggle between, ~~them~~ to developments in the [[forces of production]]; and to say that class struggle would bring about the [[dictatorship of the proletariat]]<ref>Marx, Letter to J Wedemeyer, 5 March 1852.</ref>		Though it is a common misconception, the doctrine of class struggle did not originate with [[Karl Marx]]. He stated this himself, and [[Vladimir Lenin]] in the ''[[State & Revolution]]'' also made it clear that the idea of class struggle had existed before Marx. The Marxist contribution was to link the development of classes, and the struggle between them, to developments in the [[forces of production]]; and to say that class struggle would bring about the [[dictatorship of the proletariat]]<ref>Marx, Letter to J Wedemeyer, 5 March 1852.</ref>

	[[Category:Marxist terminology]] [[Category:Class]]		[[Category:Marxist terminology]] [[Category:Class]]

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	In a class society, the class struggle first takes place between the two basic classes in each social form, such as the struggle between the peasantry and the landlord class in [[feudalism\|feudal]] society, and the struggle between the [[proletariat]] and the [[bourgeoisie]] in capitalist society.		In a class society, the class struggle first takes place between the two basic classes in each social form, such as the struggle between the peasantry and the landlord class in [[feudalism\|feudal]] society, and the struggle between the [[proletariat]] and the [[bourgeoisie]] in capitalist society.

	Though it is a common misconception, the doctrine of class struggle did not originate with [[Karl Marx]]. He stated this himself, and [[Vladimir Lenin]] in the ''[[State & Revolution]]'' also made it clear that the idea of class struggle had existed before Marx. The Marxist contribution was to link the development of classes and the struggle between them to developments in the forces ~~and relations~~ of production; and to say that class struggle would bring about the [[dictatorship of the proletariat]]<ref>Marx, Letter to J Wedemeyer, 5 March 1852.</ref>		Though it is a common misconception, the doctrine of class struggle did not originate with [[Karl Marx]]. He stated this himself, and [[Vladimir Lenin]] in the ''[[State & Revolution]]'' also made it clear that the idea of class struggle had existed before Marx. The Marxist contribution was to link the development of classes, and the struggle between, them to developments in the [[forces of production]]; and to say that class struggle would bring about the [[dictatorship of the proletariat]]<ref>Marx, Letter to J Wedemeyer, 5 March 1852.</ref>

	[[Category:Marxist terminology]] [[Category:Class]]		[[Category:Marxist terminology]] [[Category:Class]]

Comwik at 05:48, 18 September 2024

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	In a class society, the class struggle first takes place between the two basic classes in each social form, such as the struggle between the peasantry and the landlord class in [[feudalism\|feudal]] society, and the struggle between the [[proletariat]] and the [[bourgeoisie]] in capitalist society.		In a class society, the class struggle first takes place between the two basic classes in each social form, such as the struggle between the peasantry and the landlord class in [[feudalism\|feudal]] society, and the struggle between the [[proletariat]] and the [[bourgeoisie]] in capitalist society.

	Though it is a common misconception, the doctrine of class struggle is not ~~an original~~ [[~~Marxist~~]] ~~idea~~. [[Vladimir Lenin]] in the [[State & Revolution]] made it clear that class struggle ~~has~~ existed before ~~[[Karl~~ Marx~~\|Marx]]~~. ~~What makes class~~ struggle ~~inherently Marxist is when~~ the ~~extension~~ of ~~this recognition is made~~ to the [[dictatorship of the proletariat]].		Though it is a common misconception, the doctrine of class struggle did not originate with [[Karl Marx]]. He stated this himself, and [[Vladimir Lenin]] in the ''[[State & Revolution]]'' also made it clear that the idea of class struggle had existed before Marx. The Marxist contribution was to link the development of classes and the struggle between them to developments in the forces and relations of production; and to say that class struggle would bring about the [[dictatorship of the proletariat]]<ref>Marx, Letter to J Wedemeyer, 5 March 1852.</ref>
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Liang: Making clear the marxist conception of class struggle

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Making clear the marxist conception of class struggle

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	In a class society, the class struggle first takes place between the two basic classes in each social form, such as the struggle between the peasantry and the landlord class in [[feudalism\|feudal]] society, and the struggle between the [[proletariat]] and the [[bourgeoisie]] in capitalist society.		In a class society, the class struggle first takes place between the two basic classes in each social form, such as the struggle between the peasantry and the landlord class in [[feudalism\|feudal]] society, and the struggle between the [[proletariat]] and the [[bourgeoisie]] in capitalist society.

			Though it is a common misconception, the doctrine of class struggle is not an original [[Marxist]] idea. [[Vladimir Lenin]] in the [[State & Revolution]] made it clear that class struggle has existed before [[Karl Marx\|Marx]]. What makes class struggle inherently Marxist is when the extension of this recognition is made to the [[dictatorship of the proletariat]].
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	[[File:Pyramid of Capitalist System.png\|thumb\|283x283px\|"[[Pyramid of Capitalist System]]" by the [[IWW]]]]		[[File:Pyramid of Capitalist System.png\|thumb\|283x283px\|Class struggle is depicted amongst the lower section of the depiction "[[Pyramid of Capitalist System]]" by the [[IWW]]]]
	'''Class struggle''' refers to the opposition and struggle between opposing [[social class]]es. It is the manifestation their opposing fundamental interests and is the basic means of resolving the contradiction between an existing class structure and the developing [[forces of production]] and [[relations of production]].		'''Class struggle''' refers to the opposition and struggle between opposing [[social class]]es. It is the manifestation their opposing fundamental interests and is the basic means of resolving the contradiction between an existing class structure and the developing [[forces of production]] and [[relations of production]].

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			[[File:Pyramid of Capitalist System.png\|thumb\|283x283px\|"[[Pyramid of Capitalist System]]" by the [[IWW]]]]
	'''Class struggle''' refers to the opposition and struggle between opposing [[social class]]es. It is the manifestation their opposing fundamental interests and is the basic means of resolving the contradiction between an existing class structure and the developing [[forces of production]] and [[relations of production]].		'''Class struggle''' refers to the opposition and struggle between opposing [[social class]]es. It is the manifestation their opposing fundamental interests and is the basic means of resolving the contradiction between an existing class structure and the developing [[forces of production]] and [[relations of production]].

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	'''Class struggle''' refers to the opposition and struggle between opposing ~~classes~~. It is the manifestation ~~of conflict between classes with~~ opposing fundamental interests and is the basic means of resolving ~~conflicts~~ between ~~opposing classes~~.		'''Class struggle''' refers to the opposition and struggle between opposing [[social class]]es. It is the manifestation their opposing fundamental interests and is the basic means of resolving the contradiction between an existing class structure and the developing [[forces of production]] and [[relations of production]].

	The essence of class conflict is the opposition between the economic status and material interests of different classes. All class struggles occur on the basis of opposing and conflicting material interests, that is, economic interests, and are ultimately centered around material interests.		The essence of class conflict is the opposition between the economic status and material interests of different classes. All class struggles occur on the basis of opposing and conflicting material interests, that is, economic interests, and are ultimately centered around material interests.