Evolutionary Socialism and Capitalist Exploitation (Rosa Luxemburg) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards

Socialism via gradual reforms within capitalism, not revolution

Modifying Marxism: socialism through gradual means not revolution

Fundamentally flawed - capitalism inherently exploitative

Through revolutionary change, not gradual reform

Inherently social and cooperative

Distorts it through exploitation and oppression

Stabilizes capitalism rather than challenges it

Revolutionary govt from working class action (workers' democracy)

Classless society

Awareness workers develop through class struggle

Won't change capitalism's exploitative nature

Seize through revolution, not gradual reform

Advocated revisionism - socialism via parliamentary means

Economic downturns, wars, unrest - inherent to capitalism

Those who don't move, don't notice their chains