westernweek12Division8MarxismandDarwinism学习课件.pptVIP

The End Western CultureWeek 11 Marxism and Darwinism Introduction Marxism is the political philosophy and practice derived from the work of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. Marxism is an economic political theory by which law is considered an instrument of oppression and control, and which the ruling class uses against the working class. Marxism holds at its core a critical analysis of capitalism and a theory of social change Historical Background: Industrial Revolution shaped capitalism in the 19th century, the growth of the working class led to a new powerful independent political force