Marxism basis itself on a materialist outlook, which understands the material world as being an objective reality, consisting of matter in motion, governed by dynamics that are knowable and discoverable.
Idealism, in its different guises, asserts that ideas and thoughts are primary; the world around us is only an imperfect reflection of these ideas.
But what are the political implications of these differing world views? Find out the answer to this question and more in this podcast.
In 1979, the Iranian masses erupted into struggle, sweeping away the hated regime of the Shah, and wielding power through popular councils. In this podcast, Hamid Alizadeh explains why this powerful revolution failed, and the lessons for today.
With students and young people burning with anger at the crisis-ridden capitalist system, we discuss how the Revolutionary Communist Party can recruit and organise on university campuses, and how to link this work to the wider class struggle.
The Scottish national movement, which once terrified the British ruling class, is at a crossroads. In this podcast, Shaun Morris discusses the crisis faced by Scottish nationalism, and why the class struggle is the only road towards independence.