Historical Materialism and Revolutionary Change (Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Two historical events that led to Marxism
Two historical events that led to Marxism
Industrial Revolution & French Revolution
Hegelian dialectic emphasizes
Hegelian dialectic emphasizes
Change from conflicting ideas leading to new compromises
Historical Materialism
Historical Materialism
Explaining history & society through economic & class factors
Engine of history according to Marx
Engine of history according to Marx
Class conflicts over control of means of production
Bourgeoisie
Bourgeoisie
Capitalist class that exploits the proletariat
Proletariat
Proletariat
Working class exploited by the bourgeoisie
First stage of historical development
First stage of historical development
Primitive Communism - no class distinctions
Capitalism is defined by
Capitalism is defined by
Bourgeoisie exploiting the proletariat
Final stage in Marxist historical development
Final stage in Marxist historical development
Socialism/Communism - classless society
Dialectical change is driven by
Dialectical change is driven by
Conflict between two opposing forces
Class consciousness
Class consciousness
Proletariat's awareness of collective interests
'Class for itself' means
'Class for itself' means
Proletariat aware of shared exploitation & collective power
Ruling class maintains control using
Ruling class maintains control using
Ideology, culture, and the state
Lenin's revolutionary elite
Lenin's revolutionary elite
Elite needed to guide revolutionary movement
Features of communist society
Features of communist society
Abolition of private property, classes, & labour divisions