Marxism emerged not only with the intention of explaining scientifically everything in the world, but in addition to this, as a representative of the 'hurt and injured' classes of the world, extpressing thus the centuries old dream of an earthly paradise. But dreams and wishes have nothing to do with science.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author argues that Marxism tried to be scientific and to fulfill a utopian dream, but that its aspirations are not scientific.
- In plain terms
- Marxism mixes scientific claims with utopian dreams, which are not scientific.
- What can you take from it?
- Marxism’s utopian aspects undermine its scientific credibility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What separates scientific theory from ideological belief?
- Can utopian goals be part of scientific inquiry?
Another view
Some argue Marxism provides a methodological framework that can be scientific.
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