Communism vs Socialism: Understanding the Difference
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What is the main difference between communism and socialism?

Communism advocates for the eventual establishment of a classless society, while socialism refers to a system of social organization in which private property and the distribution of income are subject to social control.

What is the origin of the word communism?

Communism was first used in the mid-19th century to refer to an economic and political theory that advocated the elimination of private property and the common sharing of all resources among a group of people.

What is the most well-known expression of Karl Marx’s theories?

The most well-known expression of Karl Marx’s theories is the 20th-century Bolshevism of the U.S.S.R., in which the state, through a single authoritarian party, controlled a society’s economic and social activities with the goal of realizing Marx’s theories.

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