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World History: Communism

Communism implies an ideology that puts special emphasis on the establishment of a classless social framework along with the stateless social organisation. It is a broader perspective of the socialist movement.

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Communism is a philosophy that is especially based upon the economic and political framework of a nation. Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx are considered the pioneers of communist philosophy. Communism put special emphasis on the emancipation of people from exploitation and therefore the main vision of communism philosophy is to root out capitalism from society. Private ownership is abolished in communist society and the entire community enjoys mass production and its advantages. The emergence of communism philosophy started in Russia in the late 19th century and currently many countries in the world including China follow suit to communism philosophy. 

What are world history-Communism philosophy and its significance?

In order to prevent the exploitation of people from capitalism, communist philosophy emerged in society and it plays a decisive role in the economic and political framework of the nation. Currently, many countries in the world including China follow the communist framework and therefore it plays a significant role in the world. In order to root out capitalistic ideology and capitalism feelings from people’s minds, it plays a significant role in the world. Vladimir Lenin is the father or pioneer of the first communist internationalism and plays a significant role in spreading communist ideology worldwide. The communist philosophy was popularised by German philosophical scholar Karl Marx and his key companion Friedrich Engels. In order to popularise communist ideology and spread this philosophy to masses, they published a pamphlet known as the Communist manifesto. In order to establish communist society, communism is an ideology that establishes a political, economic, social, and philosophical foundation and helps to emancipate people from exploitation. The first congress of communist international society happened in Moscow, Russia in the year 1919. 

Who is the pioneer of communism in the world?

Karl Marx is the father of communism in the world and he plays a decisive role in spreading communism ideology in every nook and corner of the world. Karl Marx was a German economist, historian, and sociologist who popularised communism philosophy and played a significant role in bringing awareness to people regarding communist philosophy. 

Communism and its main aim in society 

In order to replace private property along with a profit-based economy, communism plays an indispensable role in mitigating the impact of capitalism in society in world history .Communism is an advanced form of socialism and its main aim is to prevent the exploitation of people. Private ownership of services will corrupt its owners and therefore it hinders the growth and sustainability of the economy from a broader perspective. Communism has varied philosophical ideologies including Marxism, libertarian communism, and Leninism and its political ideologies influence people and have a significant contribution to social development. 

What are some significant characteristics of communist ideology?

Private property and its abolition are the main aims of communist philosophy. It plays a significant role in preventing the exploitation of people through private ownership mechanisms. Communism plays a significant role in reducing unfair gaps in wages and therefore it brings transparency in financial operation. Central planning under communist philosophy helps to bring balance between demand and supply operation. Communism ideology gives priority to collective ownership and various production units such as factories, construction, farms, and mines are under the control of state ownership. 

Benefits of communism ideology or philosophy on society

In order to bring social welfare, communist philosophy applies for an indispensable role. It plays a significant role in improving health infrastructure and education, social benefits, and child care. In communist society, people are not discriminated against based on money and therefore all people are treated equally under communist system. Government plays an indispensable role in communist system and therefore an internally stable economic framework is observed in a communist society. In order to distribute resources effectively and efficiently among masses, communist society plays an indispensable role. In communist society cooperation and coordination helps to effectively distribute resources. In communist society, competition doesn’t exist and therefore it builds harmonious relationships with its citizens. 

Conclusion

In the concluding portion of the study, it is stated that communism plays a significant role in preventing the exploitation of people and therefore it has a great contribution to society and its political and economic framework. In world history, communism plays a significant role in eliminating people’s exploitation, and the communist international plays a decisive role in this aspect of society. Communist international also implies a third international which was established in 1919 plays a significant role in spreading communist ideology around the world. 

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