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How can The Communist Manifesto be used to achieve social justice?

In order to answer this question, we must first examine the term "social justice" and establish its meaning. "Social Justice," although a concrete definition is never really given when its used in conversation, can be described as complete economic equality for all individuals who are members of that society. Through Communism, this is essentially achieved when money is collected and evenly distributed to everyone by the government. Marx believed that the right to own private...

In order to answer this question, we must first examine the term "social justice" and establish its meaning. "Social Justice," although a concrete definition is never really given when its used in conversation, can be described as complete economic equality for all individuals who are members of that society. Through Communism, this is essentially achieved when money is collected and evenly distributed to everyone by the government. Marx believed that the right to own private property did not exist, because property and money was generated by work that everyone did; Thus, the rich few should not be able to profit off of the work of others, while still paying them the minimum wage acceptable for them to exist. Under communism, individuals would be free from long working hours due to increased automation. Then, they would be free to pursue their creative passions. In addition, it would eliminate the division between workers and owners, and make the means of production common, rather than privately owned. This would get rid of scarcity and would allow people to focus on the social aspects of their lives, and not fight for survival. The capitalist state would be rendered useless, and everything would be decided not by public institutions but by a true democratic process. 

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