Antagonism Quote by Karl Marx
“Our epoch, the epoch of the bourgeoisie, posses however, this distinctive feature; it has simplified the class antagonisms. Society as a whole is more and more splitting up into two great hostile camps, into two great classes directly facing each other.”
About This Quote
Source Manuscript: The Communist Manifesto, 1848
He notes that modern society splits into opposing classes, intensifying conflict.
In simple terms: Society is polarizing into two hostile groups.
Key Takeaway
Address systemic inequality.
Themes
class struggle
politics
history
Mood
analytical
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political activism
- academic study
- community organizing
Key Concepts
materialism
conflict
social division
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can reduce class antagonism?
- How does modern media influence class perception?
A Different Perspective
Change is complex and slow.
