Criticism of Marxism

This article is about criticism of Marxism, a branch of socialism. For criticism of socialism in general, see Criticism of socialism. For criticism of the actions of communist states, which are sovereign states governed by communist parties, usually Marxist–Leninist or some national variation thereof, see Criticism of communist party rule.

Criticism of Marxism has come from various political ideologies, campaigns and academic disciplines. This includes general intellectual criticism about dogmatism, a lack of internal consistency, criticism related to materialism (both philosophical and historical), arguments that Marxism is a type of historical determinism or that it necessitates a suppression of individual rights, issues with the implementation of communism and economic issues such as the distortion or absence of price signals and reduced incentives.

In addition, critics have raised empirical and epistemological concerns, arguing that Marxism relies on vague or unfalsifiable theories, resists refutation through dialectical reinterpretation, and has failed key predictions about capitalist collapse and socialist revolution.[1][2][3][4]

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  4. ^ Domhoff, G. William (April 2005). "Who Rules America: A Critique of Marxism". WhoRulesAmerica.net. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
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