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MARXISM. Karl Marx was a Jewish born German. He was: an atheist, socialist philosopher, economist, journalist, and a revolutionary. With help from Friedrich Engals he developed the social economic theory Marxism. Communist Manifesto. 3 roots of Marxism. 1) English political economy
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MARXISM • Karl Marx was a Jewish born German. • He was: an atheist, socialist philosopher, economist, journalist, and a revolutionary. • With help from Friedrich Engals he developed the social economic theory Marxism. Communist Manifesto
3 roots of Marxism • 1) English political economy • 2) French Socialism • 3) German idealist philosophy • But….
Basically it’s Anarchy • Although anarchy is more chaotic (in theory) Marxism acts on the same fundamental principle. No Government!
3 Steps to Become a Marxist Society • Step #1) Revolt against your local capitalist government. • Step #2) Set your self up with no leadership/government, as a *socialist society. • Step #3) Make sure you get rid of the social class, and enjoy life. *Socialism-a society where everyone is equal and everyone shares in food and resources.
Although Marxism has never been successfully used in a society, it has influenced many politics and ideas.
Socialist Leader in America • Eugene V. Debs • The most successful socialist American presidential candidate. • In the 1912 election Debs received a “whopping” 3.4% of the votes. Still that is 913,664 votes, and the most ever for a Socialist candidate.
Marxism and its Media Influnce • V for Vendetta • “1984” • “Animal Farm” • The Gospel According to St. Matthew • “The French New Wave” • Elia Kazan and Arthur Miller ( The Crucible)
Discussion • Discuss Marxism in “A&P”. • Discuss Marxism reading of “That Evening Sun”. • How else did Marxism effect the modern era, and how is it still effecting our world today?
Shout-out (bibliography) • www.wikipedia.org (this site educated me big time) • www.thecapitol.net • http://www.anu.edu.au/polsci/marx/classics/manifesto.html • Jorge/Andreas. Gracias Amigo, you taught me more about Marxism than anything else.