Communist Manifesto

             The Communist Manifesto reflects an attempt to explain the goals of Communism, as well
             as the theory underlying this movement. It argues that class struggles, or the exploitation
             of one class by another, are the motivating force behind all historical developments. Class
             relationships are defined by an era'smeans of production. However, eventually these relationships
             cease to be compatible with the developing forces of production. At this point,
             a revolution occurs and a new class emerges as the ruling one. This process represents
             the "march of history" as driven by larger economic forces.Modern Industrial society in
             specific is characterized by class conflict between thebourgeoisie andproletariat. However,
             the productive forces of capitalism are quickly ceasing to be compatible with this exploitative
             relationship. Thus, the proletariat will lead a revolution. However, this revolution will
             be of a different character than all previous ones: previous revolutions simply reallocated
             property in favor of the new ruling class. However, by the nature of their class, the members
             of the proletariat have no way of appropriating property. Therefore, when they obtain control
             they will have to destroy all ownership of private property, and classes themselves will
             disappear.The Manifesto argues that this development is inevitable, and that capitalism is
             inherently unstable. The Communists intend to promote this revolution, and will promote
             the parties and associations that are moving history towards its natural conclusion. They
             argue that the elimination of social classes cannot come about through reforms or changes
             in government. Rather, a revolution will be required.The Communist Manifesto has four
             sections. In the first section, it discusses the Communists' theory of history and the relationship
             between proletarians and bourgeoisie. The second section explains the relationship
             between the Commu...

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