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Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism
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Essay Topics
According to Lenin, what are the key differences between early capitalism and late-stage capitalism?
How does imperialism spring from capitalism? Why does Lenin believe imperialism to be the intrinsic final end of capitalism, regardless of the intentions of those with power and influence?
In Lenin’s view, how are capitalism and colonialism associated with one another? How do colonialism and the exploitation of developing countries further capitalist ends?
What is the relationship between the bourgeoisie and proletariat, in Lenin’s view?
How do banks function under capitalism? How are they directly involved with the financial oligarchy exercised by those in power?
What is the role of a monopoly in imperialism? How do monopolies impact the community and individual?
Why is the transition from exporting goods and services to exporting capital a negative thing, according to Lenin? Use examples from the text to support your conclusion.
Lenin places great emphasis on the international situation of his time, especially in the preface. What global situation is he addressing? How do you think he would view capitalism in 2022?
How does Lenin’s view of capitalism differ from that of Karl Kautsky? What is Lenin’s critique of Kautsky’s views?
Lenin states in the preface that his primary intention in writing this text is to give a holistic picture of the world capitalist system. Does he succeed?
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