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Capitalism and Socialism Contradiction
- Rosa Luxemburg critiques social reformists who believe socialism can exist within capitalism.
- She argues socialism and capitalism are fundamentally contradictory and cannot coexist.
Reformism Delays Capitalism's Fall
- Social reformists think improving workers' lives leads to socialism.
- Luxemburg says this only delays capitalism's inevitable collapse but doesn't overthrow it.
Labor Exploitation's Core Contradiction
- Capitalism inherently exploits labor by undervaluing it and overvaluing products.
- Giving workers raises alone cannot solve this foundational contradiction.