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I’ve finally finished the Communist Manifesto god I’m tired.


This book was simultaneity engaging and boring. Writing without using the word like in every sentence is literally like torture. They should make a category for analysis and reviews of shit.

The Communist Manifesto" by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels is a seminal political work that outlines the principles and aims of communism. Published in 1848, it was written during a time of social and economic upheaval in Europe, as industrialization brought about new forms of exploitation and inequality.

Marx and Engels argue that capitalism is inherently unjust, as it relies on the exploitation of workers who are forced to sell their labor for wages that do not reflect the full value of their work. They contend that this creates a fundamental conflict between capitalists and workers, which can only be resolved through revolution and the establishment of a socialist society.

The manifesto is divided into four parts. The first part provides an overview of the historical development of class struggle, arguing that society is defined by the struggle between oppressed and oppressor classes. The second part outlines the specific ways in which capitalism exploits workers, including the creation of surplus value through the exploitation of labor.

The third part presents the Communist Party's vision for a socialist society, in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the workers themselves. This would be achieved through the overthrow of the bourgeoisie and the establishment of a dictatorship of the proletariat, in which the workers would hold political power.

The final part of the manifesto discusses the tactics and strategies that the Communist Party should employ in order to achieve its goals. Marx and Engels argue that the party should engage in class struggle and work to build a broad-based movement that can overthrow the existing order.

While "The Communist Manifesto" is often seen as a foundational text for communist and socialist movements, it has also been subject to criticism and debate. Some critics argue that Marx's predictions about the inevitable collapse of capitalism and the establishment of a socialist society have not come to pass, while others have questioned the feasibility and desirability of a socialist society.

However, the manifesto's influence on political thought and social movements cannot be denied. It has inspired countless activists and thinkers, and its ideas continue to shape political discourse and debate to this day.

Some totally like  cool shit I also read:

  • Marx, Karl and Friedrich Engels. "The Communist Manifesto." 1848.

  • Harvey, David. "A Companion to Marx's Capital." Verso, 2010.

  • Eagleton, Terry. "Why Marx Was Right." Yale University Press, 2011.

  • Sperber, Jonathan. "Karl Marx: A Nineteenth-Century Life." Liveright, 2013.


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