When observing the differences in these two images, one of a very wealthy family, living in an elegant home, and the other, a poor family, living in the streets, probably struggling to get by, one may conclude many things. A Social Darwinist’s view of these two different families much differently than a Marxist. The differences in these two types of views, or that of any political theories throughout history, can dramatically affect the outcome of one’s society. This essay will describe how a Social Darwinist would explain these social differences and what should be done about, verses what a Marxist would believe.
Social Darwinism is basically the laws theorized by Charles Darwin, but applied to society. These two pictur
A Marxist would view these two clearly different types of people and blame it on the flaws of society. Families can achieve success based on the suffering of others. Karl Marx’s The Communist Manifesto set the foundation for modern day communism. It tells us that the excesses of capitalism lead to social classes, and eventually conflict between social classes. If people lived in a society based on equality, situations such as the one depicted by these two pictures would never be a problem. Everyone is entitled to the same amount of money, work, and should have the same opportunities. Everyone should show their concern for their fellow man, and work together to achieve equality. This is how a Marxist would achieve an ideal society. If inequality has brought s
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