Communism: Theory, History, and Modern Reality
- Marcelo Serafim
- Mar 24
- 4 min read
Communism is a socio-economic ideology that envisions a classless society where the means of production—such as factories, mines, and farms—are owned communally rather than privately. The ultimate goal is the establishment of a stateless society where goods are distributed based on the principle: "From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs." While the concept of shared property dates back to antiquity, modern communism emerged as a specific response to the hardships of the Industrial Revolution.
