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Revolutionary Realism and Scientific Socialism
The importance of revolution without utopian ideals, the need for violence to overthrow oppressors and transcend capitalism, and the significance of a scientific view of socialism outlined by Lenin. Lenin's critique of liberal and social democratic idealism, emphasis on economic changes for building communism, and distinction from utopianism in discussions of communism. Lenin's approach is seen as more realistic and grounded than the perceptions held by liberals and conservatives regarding socialism.