Question

In which ways have Marx and Engels expressed antagonism and rejection toward the bourgeoisie and capitalism?

Answer 1

Marx and Engels regarded capitalism as being operated by the bourgeoisie i.e. economically upper class, and inherently evil. They express admiration in The Communist Manifesto. Being highly anti-Semitic Marx and Engels' view of history and society was simple and polemical. Capitalism is an economic system having means of production and distribution as privately or corporately owned and development being proportionate to the accumulation and reinvestment of profits gained in a free market. They promoted Marxism; a form of government where everyone in the entire society is considered to be part of the government and the government controls all businesses.