Definitions for marxism
ˈmɑrk sɪz əm; -si əˌnɪz əmmarx·ism

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1. Marxismnoun

   the economic and political theories of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels that hold that human actions and institutions are economically determined and that class struggle is needed to create historical change and that capitalism will ultimately be superseded by communism

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1. Marxismnoun

   A system of economic and political thought, originated by Karl Marx, and elaborated by others. It holds that the state has been the a device for suppression of the masses, allowing exploitation by a dominant (capitalistic) class; that historical change occurs through class struggle; and that the capitalist system will inevitably wither away to be superseded by a classless society.

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1. Marxismnoun

   The socialist philosophy and political program founded by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels; scientific socialism.

2. Marxismnoun

   The socialist ideology of the followers of Karl Marx; a radical, revolutionary political philosophy that aims to capture state power, introduce a dictatorship of the proletariat, and then progress to communism.

3. marxismnoun

   The socialist philosophy and political program developed by Karl Marx and Frederick Engels.

4. marxismnoun

   Any social or political philosophy or ideology derived from the thought of Karl Marx.

5. Etymology: Karl Marx + -ism.

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1. Marxism

   Marxism is a left-wing to far-left method of socioeconomic analysis that uses a materialist interpretation of historical development, better known as historical materialism, to understand class relations and social conflict and a dialectical perspective to view social transformation. It originates from the works of 19th-century German philosophers Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. As Marxism has developed over time into various branches and schools of thought, no single, definitive Marxist theory exists.In addition to the schools of thought which emphasize or modify elements of classical Marxism, various Marxian concepts have been incorporated and adapted into a diverse array of social theories leading to widely varying conclusions. Alongside Marx's critique of political economy, the defining characteristics of Marxism have often been described using the terms dialectical materialism and historical materialism, though these terms were coined after Marx's death and their tenets have been challenged by some self-described Marxists. Marxism has had a profound impact on global academia, having influenced many fields, including anthropology, archaeology, art theory, criminology, cultural studies, economics, education, ethics, film theory, geography, historiography, literary criticism, media studies, philosophy, political science, political economy, psychology, science studies, sociology, urban planning, and theatre.

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1. marxism

   Marxism is a social, political, and economic theory derived from the works of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. It proposes that all societies progress through a struggle between the ruling class that controls the resources of production and the exploited classes that provide the labor. Marsixm asserts that societal changes occur as a result of class struggle, advocating for a society in which wealth and power are distributed equally among all people, viewing class conflicts as the catalyst for societal evolution. The theory further criticizes capitalism, arguing that it leads to socioeconomic inequality. Ultimately, Marxism emphasizes the importance of a socialist and, in its ultimate form, communist society where private property and the capitalist system are abolished.

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1. Marxism

   Marxism is an economic and sociopolitical worldview and method of socioeconomic inquiry based upon a materialist interpretation of historical development, a dialectical view of social change, and an analysis of class-relations within society and their application in the analysis and critique of the development of capitalism. In the mid-to-late 19th century, the intellectual tenets of Marxism was inspired by two German philosophers: Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. Marxist analyses and methodologies have influenced multiple political ideologies and social movements throughout history. Marxism encompasses an economic theory, a sociological theory, a philosophical method, and a revolutionary view of social change. There is no one definitive Marxist theory; Marxist analysis has been applied to a variety of different subjects and has been misconceived and modified during the course of its development, resulting in multiple and sometimes contradictory theories that fall under the rubric of Marxism or Marxian analysis. Marxism is based on a materialist understanding of societal development, taking as its starting point the necessary economic activities required by human society to provide for its material needs. The form of economic organization, or mode of production, is understood to be the basis from which the majority of other social phenomena — including social relations, political and legal systems, morality and ideology — arise. These social relations form the superstructure, for which the economic system forms the base. As the forces of production improve, existing forms of social organization become inefficient and stifle further progress. These inefficiencies manifest themselves as social contradictions in the form of class struggle.

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1. • Communism

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of marxism in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of marxism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of marxism in a Sentence

1. Leonardo DiMedio:

   Social Malware: Communism, Socialism, Marxism, Progressive Fascism are the Social Malware of our day. (Leonardo coined the phrase Social Malware)

2. Leonardo DiMedio:

   Social Malware: Communism, Socialism, Marxism Progressive Fascism are the Social Malware of our day. (Leonardo coined the phrase Social Malware)

3. Graham Greene:

   Communism, my friend, is more than Marxism, just as Catholicism is more than the Roman Curia. There is a mystique as well as a politick. Catholics and Communists have committed great crimes, but at least they have not stood aside, like an established society, and been indifferent. I would rather have blood on my hands than water like Pilate.

4. Mark Levin:

   The Democrat Party doesn't believe in speech and that's the whole point of this book, ‘American Marxism.’ We have these elements in this country that are embracing the totalitarianism of an Americanized form of Marxism, it’s on our college campuses, where academic freedom is really a joke, free speech on the internet is really a joke. More and more of our liberties are being smothered, and somebody needs to bring attention to it, needs to give it the right name and needs to talk about how we confront it. And that's the point of the book.

5. Jude Blanchette:

   Even if it offends our post-communist conventional wisdom, I think we have to begin accepting the notion that Xi Jinping actually believes in Marx and Marxism.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=marxism
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=marxism
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Marxism
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marxism
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=marxism
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=marxism