---- = crisis of capitalism = (19th century- ) Prediction in Marxism of the collapse of capitalism. A species of catastrophe theory, envisaging that the inherent contradictions of the capitalist system will lead, through political conflict, to the collapse or overthrow of capitalism. Twentieth century versions of this theory see the crisis of capitalism as being a legitimacy crisis rather than a simple economic or political one ---- = crisis of capitalism = (19th century- ) Prediction in Marxism of the collapse of capitalism. A species of catastrophe theory, envisaging that the inherent contradictions of the capitalist system will lead, through political conflict, to the collapse or overthrow of capitalism. Twentieth century versions of this theory see the crisis of capitalism as being a legitimacy crisis rather than a simple economic or political one
Marx would not have changed very much in Capital had he somehow known exactly what would happen in the future, his work on political economy is probably even more relevant now than it was in the mid-late 1800's.
Marx's argument against capitalism is that it resulted in the creation of a class struggle between the owners and controllers of the means of production in society (the Bourgeoisie) and the mass of common laborers (the Proletariat) who were oppressed and exploited by the Bourgeoisie. Capitalism is designed to extract as much surplus value from the labor of the workers (profits) as it possibly can. In order to maximize profits capitalists force the Proletariat to work to a point where their lives, health and ability to enjoy life in general deteriorates.
Karl Marx believed that capitalism through industrialization had increased the productive capability of the world's economy far beyond that ever witnessed before. Nevertheless, he also felt that capitalism created two competing classes of people. One, was the bourgeoisie who owned and controlled the means of production and hired wage laborers. The other was the proletariat, who were common workers who owned nothing but the right to sell their own labor. Capitalism's very nature would ensure that eventually, these classes would struggle against one another to the point where the class of workers would get large enough and oppressed enough that it would overthrow the bourgeoisie, seize the means of production from it and end the economic system known as capitalism. The system of socialism would be ushered in and gradually evolve into pure communism.
== == Capitalism has, and has had, many supporters and had no founder because it developed gradually and naturally as the feudal arrangements of the Middle Ages gave way. You may be thinking though of Adam Smith whose book, "The Wealth of Nations", published in 1776, gave the first and most important analysis of the principles on which it is based. Economists still study it to this day.
For Karl Marx the proletariat constituted the living embodiment of all the evils and all the promises of capitalism. As painful as capitalism was to the working class, that economic system was necessary to bring about the workers' revolution and the Dictatorship of the Proletariat.
---- = crisis of capitalism = (19th century- ) Prediction in Marxism of the collapse of capitalism. A species of catastrophe theory, envisaging that the inherent contradictions of the capitalist system will lead, through political conflict, to the collapse or overthrow of capitalism. Twentieth century versions of this theory see the crisis of capitalism as being a legitimacy crisis rather than a simple economic or political one ---- = crisis of capitalism = (19th century- ) Prediction in Marxism of the collapse of capitalism. A species of catastrophe theory, envisaging that the inherent contradictions of the capitalist system will lead, through political conflict, to the collapse or overthrow of capitalism. Twentieth century versions of this theory see the crisis of capitalism as being a legitimacy crisis rather than a simple economic or political one
Regulated capitalism is where the government wants people to make lives for themselves, but don't understand how the economic ticks, so they make all these regulations that end up making the problem worse in the long run. See healthcare system.
Marx did not see Socialism as a transitional stage to Communism. In one text he distinguished two stages of Communism, but he did not label the first stage as Socialism.
Karl Marx believed that communism would succeed in more advanced capitalist societies, where the working class was more developed and industrialized. He thought that Russia, being mainly agrarian and lacking a large industrial working class, was not yet ripe for a successful communist revolution.
Karl Marx believed that industrialized countries like Germany, England, and the United States were most likely to see the transformation of capitalism to communism due to the advanced state of their economic systems and the potential for strong working-class movements to rise up against capitalist exploitation.
Karl Marx believed that capitalism exploited the working class and created social inequalities. He wanted to see the end of this oppression and the establishment of a more equitable society based on collective ownership of the means of production. Marx envisioned a society where resources were shared more fairly among all members, leading to the end of the suffering experienced by the working class under capitalism.
Karl Marx believed that the Industrial Revolution would lead to a revolution by the working class due to the exploitation and poor working conditions they faced under capitalism. He argued that as capitalism advanced, the working class would become increasingly aware of their collective power and rise up against the capitalist class in a socialist revolution to create a more equitable society.
Karl Marx believed that modernity was characterized by class struggle between the bourgeoisie (capitalists) and the proletariat (workers). He argued that modern society was shaped by the mode of production, with capitalism exploiting workers for profit. Marx believed that the capitalist system would eventually lead to its own downfall and be replaced by a classless society.
Marx would not have changed very much in Capital had he somehow known exactly what would happen in the future, his work on political economy is probably even more relevant now than it was in the mid-late 1800's.
Karl Marx believed in a revolution led by the working class (proletariat) to overthrow the capitalist system and establish a communist society where the means of production are owned collectively. While he did not see the Russian Revolution of 1917, he would likely have supported it as an attempt to transition from capitalism to socialism, although he may have criticized the centralized nature of the Bolshevik government that emerged.
This is subjective and depends on individual beliefs and values. Adam Smith's view emphasizes individual self-interest and free markets driving economic success, while Karl Marx's view criticizes capitalism for creating inequality and exploitation. Both perspectives have influenced economic thought and policy-making.