When I first heard about the "time when each human listens to other like music" it appeared to be such a beautiful world.There were also promises for an egalitarian world where everyone will be treated alike.But how can people with different abilities be treated alike was a puzzle.Communism is the most influential political ideology happened in the world because of the huge promises it carried(almost like a religion) and the material analysis which was very appealing.Even after the end of soviet union,we still have china and cuba and a lot of people who practise different versions of it from the socialists to maoists.
Communism presents a highly narrow view of society which tend to portray rich as bad and poor as good.It made making money with hardwork a sin and fail to acknowledge individual merits and differences.It violates many principles of nature and basic human instincts.And in principle it put more restrictions to people and took more life than Nazism or Fascism.And the opiating effect of it is higher than that of any religion.
What about Capitalism which is the natural enemy of Communism?Well, the competition and chances of growth are the good things about it but the emphasis on making things big can always put pressure on human life.It always highlight instant success and state that one can sell anything with advertisement.It sometimes set unrealistic targets which can be often cancerous.Still The democracy which is supposed to be the best system of governance so far ,work best with capitalism.With the mantra "think global act local" capitlism can work well for countries like India with a proper balance of welfare measures and market forces.
In the name of equality one should not vouch for uniformity.No one should be banned from pursuing one's own path.State should not put too much restrictions on one's life but should try to give basic facilities to all so that people should be naturally ready to compete.Too much protectionism always hinder development.
Differences are the very nature of life.It does not make things superior or inferior.It is the hierarchical thinking which create problems.Even in the worst of times ,people have a choice.If one is free and confident within there is no need for any "isms"to make the world a better place to live in.
LET THERE BE LIGHT
communism is collection of thoughts, which gives expression to towards establishing egalitarian sociey. Your idea about differentially abled peoples's position was explained by Rousseau in his discourses of inequality(1780's). He calls is it as inequality driven by nature. He further says that the man made inequality should alone be targetted. Marx took most of the ideas of the previous and contemporary philosphers and gave a scientific direction to it. And he was able to popularize it with able aides ofcourse with natural difficulties.
ReplyDeleteThe conflict between the two greatest ideologies of 20th century draws comment from numerous various sects of people. The conflict will be unending and little time frame will not always decide the end. Might be the methods not be un viable but the concept of communism was conceived in the highest zeal to serve the humanity at large.
Democracies would not have become possible without the ideas of socialism. Socialism forms the core of the democratic ideology. Might be capitalism appears to be well fit with democracy but it is against the democratic where exits inequality of opportunity. Indian constitution is well along this line of thought.
While disagreeing on these lines, I completely agree with your views on 'isms. Your effort is commendable.