What kind of inquiry was originally used by Marxism?
historical materialism
To do what?
to analyze
What did it evaluate?
capitalism
When did it originate?
from the mid-to-late 19th century
Where ustralian philosophers responsible for the theory?
No
Which two philosophers are?
One was Karl Marx
And the other?
Friedrich Engels
Where are they from?
Germany
What are the private owners called?
the bourgeoisie
Who provides the labor force?
the proletariat
What does tension between these two groups result in?
class conflict
What eventually happens due to the disagreement between them?
social revolution
And what occurs as a result of this?
the establishment of socialism
Is that a form of economic system?
Yes
What is it rooted in?
social ownership
Of what?
the means of production
What quote from Marx is given in the passage?
"From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs"
How is how much a person is given decided?
it's based on one's contribution
What is another term for appropriation of the surplus product?
profit
What view of social transformation is described?
a dialectical view