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Marxism, as stated, 19th c.-present

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Marxism is a body of social, economic, and political thought derived from the writings of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, centering on the analysis of class relations, historical materialism, and the dynamics of capitalist production. It originated in Western Europe in the mid-19th century, with foundational texts including The Communist Manifesto (1848) and Das Kapital (1867), and subsequently informed numerous political parties, states, and movements across the world through the 20th century and into the present.

Cluster:Transformative Command

Its loudest feature is a floor across the procedural Principles: Rule of Law & Consistency, Transparency & Honesty, Inclusiveness & Pluralism, and Non-Maleficence all strongly depressed, with Authority & Hierarchy elevated. Existing constraints give way to directed change.

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