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Essay / Communism: A Perfect Concept, Ruined by Greed - 1196
The view of communism in American culture has been negative for as long as communism has existed. Throughout its history, the United States has told its citizens that communism was evil, taught children in schools that it was a dangerous idea, and even gone to war to prevent its spread across countries. foreigners. But is this really a “bad” idea? In The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, the idea of communism is painted in a very different light than that portrayed in the United States. Although a controversial concept at the time, Marx published this work in 1848 and provided a compelling argument for the benefits of communism. He does this by comparing and critiquing the social classes of citizens throughout history while using different types of appeals to convince the reader that this type of government should be implemented. Marx believed very strongly in the ideas he put forward in this manifesto and this shows how aggressively he conveyed the benefits and defended the criticisms of his concept; in fact, he is so convincing in the style of his argument that his theories are still relevant today. Although this manifesto is small, it emanates from one of the most recognized and well-considered political arguments in history. Marx's reasoning for this type of government seems simple. He believed that all resources of a nation should be distributed equally to all citizens, so that the division of social classes ceases to exist and to ensure that there is no exploitation of citizens. Marx also wanted the abolition of private property, which constitutes the main source of wealth of the bourgeoisie. Marx broke this manifesto... middle of paper ... everyone, including the bourgeoisie, that the communist government would fall in the same way as capitalism, it logically shows how any government will fail without the support of all the world. The goal of the communist movement was clearly stated by Marx, stating: "...the formation of the proletariat as a class, the overthrow of bourgeois supremacy and the conquest of political power by the proletariat." » (467) Here he shows that he wants the proletariat to win and evokes a strong feeling in the working class appealing to both ethos and pathos. It appeals to both elements by showing proletarians that they can trust the communist movement, it may take some time, but it certainly has the best interests of the working class at heart. The latest statement also evokes a feeling of hope and happiness about what the future holds for the proletariat..