Blog 6

Karl Marx and Andrew Carnegie

Bourgeoisie vs. Proletariat:

The Bourgeoisie and the Proletariat are the basic understanding to the study of Marxism. Marxism consists of struggle. It states that in order to create a human society, it must develop under a class struggle or conflict. The Bourgeoisie, are known as the ruling class. Typically, this is the wealthier class among the group. They control the Proletariats, known as the working or enslaved class of individuals. So, the Bourgeoisie are economically more well off than the Proletariat. Marxism is understood as a conflict between the Bourgeoisie that control the means of production and give direction to the Proletariats, who follow in these acts by selling their hard work and labor for money/wages, and or food. Marx believed that these conditions, imprinted on a society, are typically determined through obscured economic leaders and or groups. Overall, Karl Marx believed that a society could not be defined unless a conflict among class was present before, during or after the creation or destruction of a community.

National Identity and Expanding the World Market for Goods:

The expanding World Market for Goods causes the society to have less National Identity. This reasoning is because the more international involvement that we have, the more positivity we have among groups. With this good relationship between countries, there is no opportunity for conflict. In order to create a human society, there must be a problem to resolve against the ruling class and the labor class. However, since everyone is working together, then nothing needs to be fixed or resolved.

Proletariat Benefits with Communism:

Marx believed that a society run by the ruling class would lead to a capitalist regime, giving the Proletariats no sense of equality at all. He thought that the natural instability that comes with a wealth-based leadership would benefit the working class. In his theory, he believed that the Proletariats would rebel against the Bourgeoisie, which would lead to a victory in power for the working class when their was fault and struggle within the upper class. This communist society, created by the Proletariats, would lead to provided an equal salary and wage among all individuals. So, in the case of communism, no one would ever have to worry about struggle.

Karl Marx was a well known revolutionary socialist, whose famous
works included "The Communist Manifesto," and "Das Capital".

Should Wealthy People Follow Carnegie's Example?:

I do believe that the rich should follow in Carnegie's example when he states that "this could solve the problem between the rich and the poor thing," but only to an extent. He cannot force the wealthier class to give all of their earnings to the poor. Either these people inherited their money, or they worked hard to receive this money. However, I do believe that a sense of charity must occur for tranquility to reside among the different economic classes. Overall, Andrew Carnegie's idea of spreading the wealth in the upper class is a good idea and should result in respect and thankfulness from the lower class.

Bill Gates and Andrew Carnegie:

Since leaving Microsoft and dedicated the remainder of his life to sharing his wealth with the foundation, I do not believe that his idea of spreading his earnings will benefit others and resolve the problem between the rich and the poor. I think that the way Bill Gates is dedicating his life to helping others within the foundation, is wonderful; however, Bill Gates is only doing this within Microsoft. So, the best charity that he can offer individuals include grants towards projects similar to that of Microsoft, or that are enhancing technological development. Some of his money has been spent towards charitable foundations, and towards scientific research. As explained before, however, majority of his donations will go towards more technological research, which are relatable to his Microsoft program.

Andrew Carnegie is best known for his idea of "Spreading the Wealth

between the Rich and the Poor" to create harmony among individuals.