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It defines Marxism as Karl Marx’s system of views and highlights its basis in classical philosophy, political economy, and French socialist revolutionary doctrine. The document distinguishes Marxism/Leninism from revisionism, explains how socialism differs from communism as a transitional phase, and clarifies usage of “Communism” versus “communism” alongside critiques of reformist and totalitarian interpretations.","Marxism  \nFrequently  \nAsked  \nQuestions  \nECONOMIC FREEDOM FIGHTERS Political Education Notes  \nQ. What is Marxism?  \nA. Marxism is the system of Karl Marx's views and teachings. Marx was the genius who continued and consummated the three main ideological currents of the 19th century, as represented by the three most advanced countries of mankind: classical German philosophy, classical English political economy, and French socialism combined with French revolutionary doctrines in general. Acknowledged even by his opponents, the remarkable consistency and integrity of Marx's views, whose totality constitutes modern materialism and modern scientific socialism, as the theory and program of the working-class movement in all the countries of the world.  \nQ. What are Marxism/Leninism and Trotskyism?  \nA. This term is generally used to describe what are considered revolutionary Marxists (those who see that the present system must be replaced by a new one), as opposed to reformists (those who believe that the capitalist system can be made \"kinder and gentler\" -which is not possible!) . Leninism is really nothing more than the extension of Marx's ideas into the age of imperialism (the age of the domination of finance capital and monopolies, and the total subjugation of the colonial world to the will of the major powers) .  \nBut there is still some confusion as far as Marxism/Leninism goes. There are those who follow Stalin, Mao, or Trotsky. Stalin and Mao were NOT Marxists, they were actually quite anti-Marxist in that they led regimes based not on democratic control of the state by the workers, but rather based on totalitarian control by an elite stratum of bureaucrats who were a parasite on the workers' state.  \nTrotskyism, or those who follow Leon Trotsky (who led the opposition to Stalin's reactionary policies after Lenin's death in 1924) is actually a continuation of Marxism/Leninism, but many people use the word Trotskyism to distinguish themselves from the Stalinists. Personally, I am in agreement with Trotsky, and see him as the continuer of Marxism/Leninism, but due to the negative connotations associated with Trotskyism (due to the fanatical and often ultra-left tactics and policies of many of his followers), I am content to stick with calling myself Marxist/Leninist, as Trotsky's ideas are an extension of that. Among Trotsky's most important contributions to Marxist theory are his scientific analysis of the nature of Stalinism and his ideas on the permanent revolution especially as regards the colonial world.  \nQ. What do people mean when they say they are \"socialists\"?  \nA. As for \"socialist\" well, there are again 2 types - genuine ones fighting for the abolishment of wage labor and the rule of capital, and reformists. Many reformists call themselves \"socialist\" but have generally imperialist policies. For example, the French government is currently \"socialist\" -yet they are pursuing criminal imperialist aims such asthe bombing of Yugoslavia!  \nIn Marxist terms, socialism is generally regarded as the period of transition between capitalism and communism - the transition to a system in which we can truly have \"from  \neach according to his abilities, to each according to his needs\". So genuine Marxists can be interchangeably called socialists so long as they have as their goal the abolishment of capitalism and the establishment of genuine worker controlled, democratic socialism. Just remember, those who call themselves \"socialists\" need to be taken with a grain of salt look at the contents of the jar before you eat it -don't rely only on the label! :)  \nQ. What is the difference between 'Communism' and 'communism'?  \nA. ’Communism’ is generally used when it is the name of a formal party (like the Communist Party of France) and 'communism' is used when one is discussing the communist socio-economic system or ideas in general.  \nQ. What is the Difference between Socialism and Communism?  \nA. 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