COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Bachelor of Special Needs Education

Activity/Assignment No.

Name: Ronna Dalle C. Porte

Subject Title: SOCIAL SCIENCE
Subject Code:

QUESTIONS:
Write a reaction paper on Marxism theory and their proponents

ANSWER/ EXPLANATION/INSIGHTS/ REACTIONS

For more than a century, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels established the socio-political and
economic theory known as Marxism, which has had a significant influence on society. The
theory has sparked a lot of discussion and debate because of its focus on historical materialism,
class conflict, and criticism of capitalism. The purpose of this reply paper is to critically analyze
Marxism and those who support it, highlighting both its advantages and disadvantages.

Numerous socialist movements have understood and used marxism, especially before 1914.
Following the Russian Revolution of 1917, the communist parties adopted Soviet Marxism as
their dogma. This version of the theory was developed by Vladimir Ilich Lenin and refined by
Joseph Stalin. This had offshoots such as the interpretation of Marxism by the anti-Stalinist Leon
Trotsky and his adherents, the Chinese version of Marxism-Leninism by Mao Zedong, and
different forms of Marxism in the developing countries. Additionally, there were the
nondogmatic Marxisms of the post-World War II era that adapted Marx's ideas by incorporating
elements of contemporary philosophy, primarily from Sigmund Freud and Edmund Husserl.

Marxism is a powerful theory that provides insightful understandings of historical materialism,

class conflict, and inequality. It has contributed significantly to the growth of critical thought and
served as an inspiration for social movements, but it is not without flaws. The complexity and
diversity of human societies may not be adequately addressed by a universal application of
Marxist theory. Thus, in order to recognize Marxism's advantages and avoid its disadvantages, a
critical analysis of the theory and those who support it is necessary.