Chapter I
'The bourgeoisie, historically, has played a most revolutionary part.' Acknowledges the progressive function of capitalism in overthrowing feudalism.
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From The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
Despite being the target of communist critique, the bourgeoisie is credited with playing a most revolutionary historical role -- dissolving feudal ties, creating the world market, and developing productive forces unprecedented in human history.
Chapter I
Bourgeoisie 'has left remaining no other nexus between man and man than naked self-interest, than callous cash payment' -- famous critique of commodified social relations.
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'All that is solid melts into air, all that is holy is profaned' -- describes capitalism's constant revolutionizing of production and dissolution of traditional relations.
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Bourgeoisie creates a world after its own image through cheap commodities and the world market -- early statement of globalization thesis.
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