Class Quote by Friedrich Engels
“What is Communism? Communism is the doctrine of the conditions of the liberation of the proletariat. What is the proletariat? The proletariat is that class in society which lives entirely from the sale of its labor and does not draw profit from any kind of capital; whose weal and woe, whose life and death, whose sole existence depends on the demand for labor…”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Condition of the Working Class in England, 1845
Communism envisions a class‑free society where laborers own the fruits of their work.
In simple terms: Communism seeks class‑free labor ownership.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for equitable labor rights.
Themes
communism
class
labor
equity
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- labor negotiations
- policy reform
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
political theory
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What obstacles hinder class‑free societies?
- How can workers’ rights be advanced today?
A Different Perspective
Implementation faces complex economic transitions.
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