CONTRADICTIONS IN THEORY AND APPLICATION OF MARXISM ( PART 3)
MARXISM AS A WEAPON OF DEHUMANIZATION Marx, in his writings, discussed how capitalism transforms human labor into a commodity that can be bought and sold, just like any other market product. He argued that capitalism dehumanizes workers by stripping away their humanity and creative potential, reducing their labor to mere market value. Through his theory, Marx sought to humanize workers and honor their labor as an expression of their true selves. However, history sometimes produces such ironies that we are left shocked by the outcomes. Two of history's most brutal dictators, Stalin and Mao, implemented policies that led to the deaths of millions, yet they continue to be honored in the communist world. Mao Zedong, in particular, acquired a "godfather" status in China, while Stalin became one of the most revered and f...