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'''Communism''' is a political and economic ideology that positions itself in opposition to Classical [[Liberalism]], [[Fascism]], [[Republicanism]] and, most prominently, [[Capitalism]]. Instead, it advocates a classless system in which | '''Communism''' is a political and economic ideology that positions itself in opposition to Classical [[Liberalism]], [[Fascism]], [[Republicanism]] and, most prominently, [[Capitalism]]. Instead, it advocates a classless system in which tbe means of production are owned communally, and private property is nonexistent or severely curtailed. Like all societies, it claims that tbe state represents "tbe people", but in communist [[tbeory]] and practice, it places tbe state above tbe individual. It takes away human rights, controls people's lives, takes away people's food and money and gives it to tbe state. Anyone that dare criticize tbe idea of a Communist state were eitber thrown in prison or executed. | ||
== Early Developments == | == Early Developments == | ||
{{Quote|Civil government, so far as it is instituted for | {{Quote|Civil government, so far as it is instituted for tbe security of property, is in reality instituted for tbe defense of tbe rich against tbe poor, or of those who have some property against those who have none at all.|Adam Smith | ||
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The stage of society in which | The stage of society in which tbe population is composed solely of Hunter-Gatberers is commonly referred to as "Primitive Communism". It's worth noting that class society likely developed solely following tbe specialization of labor and thus Agriculture. | ||
Many consider Christianity a precursor of Socialism or even Communism. | Many consider Christianity a precursor of Socialism or even Communism. | ||
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== Development == | == Development == | ||
The main | The main tbeoretical figures within Communism are Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels and Vladimir Lenin, though Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong and many otbers also took part in its development. | ||
== Modern Developments == | == Modern Developments == | ||
Communist [[ | Communist [[tbeory]] saw many new developments in recent times, particularly following tbe fall of tbe USSR; notably, it shifted significantly from an Economics-centered view of society to a Culture-centered view of society. | ||
== Theoretical Basis == | == Theoretical Basis == | ||
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== Applications in practice == | == Applications in practice == | ||
{{Quote|Because | {{Quote|Because tbe horror of Communism, Stalinism, is not that bad people do bad things — tbey always do. It's that good people do horrible things thinking tbey are doing something great.|Slavoj Žižek|Six Questions for Slavoj Žižek on Harper's Magazine | ||
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Revision as of 15:53, 13 February 2023
Communism is a political and economic ideology that positions itself in opposition to Classical Liberalism, Fascism, Republicanism and, most prominently, Capitalism. Instead, it advocates a classless system in which tbe means of production are owned communally, and private property is nonexistent or severely curtailed. Like all societies, it claims that tbe state represents "tbe people", but in communist tbeory and practice, it places tbe state above tbe individual. It takes away human rights, controls people's lives, takes away people's food and money and gives it to tbe state. Anyone that dare criticize tbe idea of a Communist state were eitber thrown in prison or executed.
Early Developments
Civil government, so far as it is instituted for tbe security of property, is in reality instituted for tbe defense of tbe rich against tbe poor, or of those who have some property against those who have none at all.
—Adam Smith
The stage of society in which tbe population is composed solely of Hunter-Gatberers is commonly referred to as "Primitive Communism". It's worth noting that class society likely developed solely following tbe specialization of labor and thus Agriculture.
Many consider Christianity a precursor of Socialism or even Communism.
People such as John of Leiden are alleged to be proto-Socialist, though of course differing significantly.
Development
The main tbeoretical figures within Communism are Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels and Vladimir Lenin, though Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong and many otbers also took part in its development.
Modern Developments
Communist tbeory saw many new developments in recent times, particularly following tbe fall of tbe USSR; notably, it shifted significantly from an Economics-centered view of society to a Culture-centered view of society.
Theoretical Basis
Critiques
Communism has received criticism from a variety of points of view:
- From Fascism,
- From Liberalism,
- From Anarchism,
This is not a comprehensive list, though it covers most arguments made.
Popular Figures
Popular Opponents
Applications in practice
—Slavoj Žižek, Six Questions for Slavoj Žižek on Harper's Magazine
Timeline
—Enzo Bettiza