Comparing Machiavelli, Locke, And Marx

Human reason has been one of the guiding principles in our society since the beginning of time and because action is preceded by thought, these two go together hand in hand. Every choice we make is based on our thought process and how we differentiate between what is good or bad, and contemplating cause and effect. Machiavelli, Locke, and Marx all have different conceptions of human nature, which has led to a variation of conclusions regarding the political structures of society. Some of their ideas still have resonance today, which goes to show how much of an impact their theories have in regard to human nature. Machiavelli is a Christian, and his religion shaped a lot of his opinions on civilization. He believes that humans were given
For Marx, communism is an advanced form of socialism, which differs from the communist views seen in today’s world. According to Marxism, communism is a free association of free people where the private and common interest were the same. It is a community where everyone is educated to a higher level, social care is equally accessible no matter the class, and the working class owns the means of production. Communism today is seen as a dictatorship leadership in action where oppression of the people exist, and holds a negative connotation in the Western world as seen through the McCarthyism. Unfortunately, Marx has become associated with the Soviet Union’s version of communism but it is not what he had envisioned at all. The Communist Manifesto is a document which manifests the socialist movement as a change needed from the selfish orientation created by capitalism. This type of human nature is one that can be changed, and according to Marx, human nature is not static so it is susceptible to transformation. And to bring about this change, an armed revolution is needed in order to establish