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Old 04-01-2007, 07:55 PM   #48 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Mr Earl
I may be wrong but this "evolution" of Chomsky seems very similar to Marx and Engels "inevitable development".
I'd say you are, according to Marx and Engels, this inevitable 'development' was to happen in form of a revolution let by the communist avantgarde, and lead to the dictatorship of the proletariat (they called this interim stage 'socialism'). - that's also in a nutshell.

It should be clear now, that this is different from both Chomsky and Moore. As I mentioned, there are numerous other, non-Marxist brands of Socialism, ranging from the co-operative movement which originated in Britain in the 19th century, to the modern regulated capitalist welfare state which has been popular in Europe.

Chomsky is more of a radical, "Libertarian Socialist" is an apt term for what he stands for - it's closer to anarchism than Marxism.
Moore I don't really know what to call him, I haven't taken enough interest, he's overrated IMO.

I hope this has shed some light, however off-topic for this thread.

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