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Followers of revisionist trends, particularly [[Dengism|Dengists]] and [[Maoism|Maoists]], include [[Mao Zedong]] as the fifth classic of Marxism for his alleged contributions to theory. Many Maoists omit Stalin entirely in favor of [[Abimael Guzmán]], in congruence with their [[Anti-Stalinism|anti-Stalinist]] leanings. Likewise, another brand of revisionism upholds [[Enver Hoxha]] as a fifth classic,<ref>[https://espressostalinist.com/marxism-leninism/ "Who are the Five Classics of Marxism-Leninism?"]. ''The Espresso Stalinist''</ref> and propagates his inconsistency within its leading organs. | Followers of revisionist trends, particularly [[Dengism|Dengists]] and [[Maoism|Maoists]], include [[Mao Zedong]] as the fifth classic of Marxism for his alleged contributions to theory. Many Maoists omit Stalin entirely in favor of [[Abimael Guzmán]], in congruence with their [[Anti-Stalinism|anti-Stalinist]] leanings. Likewise, another brand of revisionism upholds [[Enver Hoxha]] as a fifth classic,<ref>[https://espressostalinist.com/marxism-leninism/ "Who are the Five Classics of Marxism-Leninism?"]. ''The Espresso Stalinist''</ref> and propagates his inconsistency within its leading organs. | ||
== Classic theorists == | |||
The following theorists are considered to be classics by [[Marxism–Leninism|Marxist–Leninists]]. | |||
===Karl Marx=== | |||
{{Main|Karl Marx}} | |||
===Friedrich Engels=== | |||
{{Main|Friedrich Engels}} | |||
===Vladimir Lenin=== | |||
{{Main|Vladimir Lenin}} | |||
===Joseph Stalin=== | |||
{{Main|Joseph Stalin}} | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 21:19, 4 October 2024
The four classics of Marxism, or MELS, the four heads of communism, along with other variations, refers to the original Marxist theorists who significantly augmented the body of revolutionary theory. The four classics are Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Vladimir Lenin, and Joseph Stalin.
Followers of revisionist trends, particularly Dengists and Maoists, include Mao Zedong as the fifth classic of Marxism for his alleged contributions to theory. Many Maoists omit Stalin entirely in favor of Abimael Guzmán, in congruence with their anti-Stalinist leanings. Likewise, another brand of revisionism upholds Enver Hoxha as a fifth classic,[1] and propagates his inconsistency within its leading organs.
Classic theorists
The following theorists are considered to be classics by Marxist–Leninists.
Karl Marx
Friedrich Engels
Vladimir Lenin
Joseph Stalin
See also
References
- ↑ "Who are the Five Classics of Marxism-Leninism?". The Espresso Stalinist