Revisionist German Social Democrats abandon strict Marxism

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Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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In Germany, Social Democrats such as Eduard Bernstein develop a form of Marxism that moves away from some of its dogmas, and is labelled 'revisionism' by its critics. These thinkers question Marx's insistence on revolution through force, suggesting that a transition to Socialism can be achieved through peaceful reform within the capitalist system.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Revisionist German Social Democrats abandon strict Marxism". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=19309, accessed 25 April 2024.]

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