Marx’s distinction between socialism and communism

Authors

  • Taner Çam
  • Mustafa Kayaoğlu

Keywords:

Marx, socialism, communism, dictatorship of the proletariat.

Abstract

Marx’s distinction between socialism and communism is the subject of this study. Even though socialism and communism terms existed before Marx, they are generally remembered with Marx. From his perspective, socialism and communism was comprehensively handled and compared in the paper. Since it is essential to talk about it while discussing the distinction between socialism and communism, the dictatorship of the proletariat that is a political transition period is also explained in this study. Communism has two phases. The first or lower phase of communism is called as socialism that is the phase between capitalism and communism. The second or higher phase of communism is the perfect stage. There is no inequality or injustice in this stage. Communist society is classless society where products are delivered according to individuals needs. Implications were discussed in the work. Without three of the all sources, only Marx’s own works were used during the examination of socialism and communism.

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Author Biographies

Taner Çam

Taner Çam is a faculty member at A. Gaffar Okkan Police Vocational College. He has a Ph.D. degree in Sociology from University of North Texas (2010), a M.A. degree in sociology from Kırıkkale University (2003), and a BA degree from the Turkish National Police Academy (1997). Mr. Cam’s current research interests include social problems, sociological theory, social change, causes of delinquency, drug use, crime, and terrorism.

Mustafa Kayaoğlu

Ph.D., Sociologist

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Published

2015-01-24

How to Cite

Çam, T., & Kayaoğlu, M. (2015). Marx’s distinction between socialism and communism. Journal of Human Sciences, 12(1), 385–391. Retrieved from https://j-humansciences.com/ojs/index.php/IJHS/article/view/3152

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2015)

Section

Sociology

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International Journal of Human Sciences ISSN:2458-9489
 
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