Marxism Philippines
Marxist diagnosis for the Philippines ✏️ Glenn Junsay Pansensoy · 📁 Philosophy · ⏱️ 4 min read Marxist Philosophy: Foundations, Filipino Adaptations, and Enduring Legacy Marxist Philosophy: Foundations, Filipino Adaptations, and Enduring Legacy Introduction Marxist philosophy, developed by Karl Marx (1818–1883) and Friedrich Engels (1820–1895), critiques capitalism and envisions emancipation through class struggle. Born amid Europe's Industrial Revolution, it emphasizes historical materialism: material conditions, not ideas, propel history. In the Philippines—a nation shaped by Spanish feudalism, U.S. imperialism, and neoliberal globalization—Marxism has fueled agrarian revolts, labor unions, and national liberation movements. This article examines its core ideas, Filipino interpretations, and relevance to ongoing struggles for land, justice, and sovereignty. Historical Origins and Intellectual Foundations Marx and Engels drew from He...