Episode #199 ... A conservative communist's take on global capitalism and desire. (Zizek, Marx, Lacan)
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Marx's Views on Society and Communism Explained
Marx believed in considering specific material conditions when designing a society, rather than imposing a pre-determined model. He anticipated a working-class revolution to overthrow the ruling class, advocating for measures like nationalizing industries and establishing democratic institutions during the transitional period. The ultimate goal was to create a classless society, eliminating fundamental antagonisms like those seen in capitalism or other historical systems. Marx did not lay out a fixed plan for society but saw communism as a real movement that would abolish the existing order and bring about change.
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