Rev Left Radio [BEST OF] The Principles of Communism: Friedrich Engels and Communist Political Theory
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Jun 3, 2025 Dive into the revolutionary depths of Friedrich Engels’ Principles of Communism, exploring its foundational role in Marxist theory. Engage with discussions on class struggle, the historical evolution of the proletariat, and capitalism's structural crises. Discover Engels' sharp critiques of private property and the vital need for collective ownership. The conversation also weaves in Marxist feminist perspectives, underscoring the importance of class consciousness and collaboration in the fight against systemic oppression. This dialogue illuminates the urgency of revolutionary thought in today's context.
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Capitalism's Built-in Crises and Limits
- Capitalism's competitive and individualist nature causes inevitable crises impacting workers the most.
- Large-scale production growth exceeds private property limits, necessitating abolition of private property for social order stability.
Defining the Proletariat Clearly
- The proletariat is those living solely by selling labor, without capital profits.
- Their life depends on market demand, causing instability unlike slaves owned by masters.
Abolishing Private Property Explained
- Private property differs from personal property; it's about capital ownership exploiting social labor.
- Abolishing private property and enacting collective ownership is crucial to ending capitalism's irrational profit motive.
