Theory & Philosophy

Rosa Luxemburg’s ”Reform or Revolution”

Apr 30, 2022
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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.
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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.
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Labor Exploitation's Core Contradiction

  • Capitalism inherently exploits labor by undervaluing it and overvaluing products.
  • Giving workers raises alone cannot solve this foundational contradiction.
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