Communist Manifesto
Definition
The Communist Manifesto is a political pamphlet written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848. It outlines their theories on class struggle, capitalism's flaws, and the need for a proletarian revolution to establish a communist society.
Analogy
Imagine you're playing a cooperative video game where all players work together to defeat an oppressive boss. The Communist Manifesto is like the game's strategy guide that explains how to overthrow the boss (capitalism) and create a fairer system where everyone shares resources equally.
Related terms
Marxism: A socio-economic theory developed by Karl Marx that focuses on class struggle and the eventual establishment of communism.
Bourgeoisie: The capitalist class who own the means of production in society.
Proletariat: The working class who sell their labor power to survive under capitalism.
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