In the "Communist Manifesto," Marx and Engels suggest some "wonderful improvements" for society. Cite a line from the Manifesto highlighting one of these improvements, i.e, something Marx and Engels want to see changed. Would the change they suggest be a good one? Why, or why not? Do you get a feeling of deja vu when you read through the Manifesto? Any issues raised similar to those in contemporary American politics? 
You do not need to read the whole of the Manifesto. Part II (Proletarians and Communists, pp. 135-142 in the Dover anthology) will be sufficient.
"Abolition of inheritance." - I could see how this would help to level the playing field of those in a society. I can also see how it could hinder the desire of those who want to excel when their offspring are motivating factors for hard work.
ReplyDeleteWhile reading this I kept visualizing the Occupy Wall Street protests.
In my humble opinion, Marx and Engels are great at pointing out the obvious plight of the working class. Not so great at coming up with ideas of peaceful resolutions.
-Matthew Traylor