Our aim is to achieve a socialist system of society, which, by eliminating the division of mankind into classes, by eliminating all exploitation of man by man and nation by nation, will inevitably eliminate the very possibility of war.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lenin argues that eliminating class division and exploitation will inevitably end war.
- In plain terms
- Classless, non‑exploitive society removes war.
- What can you take from it?
- Peace follows from equality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is class the primary cause of war?
- Can peace exist with classes?
Another view
Other factors like resources can still spark conflict.
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