Pacifism, the preaching of peace in the abstract, is one of the means of duping the working class.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lenin claims that abstract pacifism is a way to deceive the working class.
- In plain terms
- Abstract peace preaching tricks workers.
- What can you take from it?
- Pacifist rhetoric can be a distraction for labor struggles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does pacifism become a tool of oppression?
- Can peace be compatible with class struggle?
Another view
Not all pacifist ideas are manipulative; some may be sincere.
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