As much as I don’t agree with communism, this isn’t necessarily untrue on both points he’s making.
To explain :
This passage reflects Marx’s view that the capitalist system was fundamentally exploitative and oppressive, maintained through state violence against the working class. However, Marx also acknowledged that the revolutionary overthrow of the existing capitalist order would likely involve violence and “terror”, as the ruling class would not relinquish power peacefully.
As much as I don’t agree with communism, this isn’t necessarily untrue on both points he’s making.
To explain :
This passage reflects Marx’s view that the capitalist system was fundamentally exploitative and oppressive, maintained through state violence against the working class. However, Marx also acknowledged that the revolutionary overthrow of the existing capitalist order would likely involve violence and “terror”, as the ruling class would not relinquish power peacefully.