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Why do we still call it ‘Marxism’?
Marxism refers to the interpretation of human affairs in the context of the material conditions of their time and place. It remains a useful way of thinking today. The MARX MEMORIAL LIBRARY explains
“WHY is it still called ‘Marxism’? We don’t call evolutionary theory ‘Darwinism’ any more!”
A good question and the comparison with Darwin is appropriate. Darwin undertook a systematic and rigorous analysis of the evolution of the natural world and Marx did the same for the development and dynamics of human society. Each caused a revolution in its field.
But why do we still call it Marxism? There are a number of elements in the answer.
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