"The Communist Manifesto," written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848, is a political pamphlet that outlines the principles of communism. The document begins by analyzing the struggle between different social classes, particularly the bourgeoisie and the proletariat. It argues that society has always been marked by class struggles, ultimately framing history as a series of conflicts between the oppressing and the oppressed. Marx and Engels assert that the rise of the industrial capitalist system has exacerbated these conflicts, leading to the exploitation of the working class.
In the manifesto, Marx and Engels advocate for the revolutionary overthrow of capitalist societies, urging workers of the world to unite against their oppressors. They call for the abolition of bourgeois property and the establishment of a classless society. The authors provide a detailed critique of the existing social and economic structures, arguing that capitalism inherently leads to inequality and alienation. They also outline ten measures to be implemented during the transition to communism, such as progressive taxation and the centralization of credit.
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