In these short extracts, Marx, Engels, Lenin and Trotsky explain some of the basic ideas, methods and philosophy of Marxism.
The Socialist Party applies these ideas and methods in its contemporary Marxist analysis of events. For an introduction to the socialist alternative to capitalism in today’s language, go to What We stand For.
Marx and Engels called the ideas explained in these extracts ‘communism’ or ‘scientific socialism.’
Today the Socialist Party uses the word ‘socialism’ rather than ‘communism’, but we mean the same scientific approach to changing society.
In addition to the extracts below, the Socialist Party recommends Marx’s Communist Manifesto with the new Introduction. We also recommend Trotsky’s In Defence of October and Stalinism and Bolshevism on our What About Russia? section, and Lenin’s State and Revolution.
Socialist Party members are always available to discuss any questions you may have about these articles. Why not contact us, or email us, or ring the Socialist Party on 020 8988 8777.
