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1 Session 3 Bibliography Matthew W. Timmons Colorado Christian University PHL-205A-35014-FA23 – World Views Professor Quintana December 9, 2023

2  A Marxist view of medical care  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/354452/ The news story is about Marxism, and they perceive the medical field. Marxist medical care studies emphasize political power and economic dominance in a capitalist society. Marxists feel the health system mirrors society’s class structure through control of health institutions, stratification of health workers, and limited occupational mobility into health professions. Monopoly capital is evident in the growth of medical centers. Marxists share how, under capitalist rule, medical ideology helps maintain class structure and patterns of domination. The article is neutral in its discussion of Marxism. I will do my best to respond to this article. I think that Marxists feel like this is how the medical field should be run. Amazingly, this article happens to mention the growth of medical centers and financial insertion by large corporations, and according to Myers and Noebel (2015), “the American federal government has made aggressive moves in the health care, energy, and banking sectors of the economy” (p.109). When you think about everything, it comes down to money and power, no matter what field. This story does not dive into Marxism or explain anything about Marxism.  Communism and Marxism  https://unacademy.com/content/upsc/difference-between/communism-and-marxism/ The story summarizes the differences between Marxism and Communism and how they can be used interchangeably. This article starts by teaching the reader what Marxism and Communism are and their importance. The differences between the two are the following. They list the differences between the two on a different basis, for example, the basis of definition, how they are achieved, goals, dictatorship, etc. After going through several bases, the article wraps up with a conclusion. Ultimately, it encourages students to learn about these theories to understand world events and make informed political choices. This story is written positively, informing readers of the differences between the two.

3 I found the story very insightful and informative. I did get to understand the differences between the two. However, I did think that communism was Marxism. I liked how the story broke down the differences in a column-type way without using a column diagram. According to Myers and Noebel (2015), “Many see Marxism and communism as non-threatening. Some even think it’s a little cool” (p.107). The story does have some interesting points. I see Marxism that I can understand, but I wouldn't say I like the methods of certain things.  A Brief Introduction to Marxism  https://youtu.be/W0GFSUu5UzA?feature=shared The video starts with the definition of the theory of Marxism. You learn who created Marxism when he was born and when he died. The instructor states that Marxism is a conflict theory because it says that a society is in conflict with each other, and Marxism claims that this conflict is between the rich and the poor. Karl Marx wanted to get the best out of people, not just those with money and power. To understand Marxism, you learn about its opposite, capitalism. As a reader, you will get background information and historical facts. Two terms you get to know are bourgeoisie and proletariat. The instructor did not lean the discussion negatively or positively. The presentation on the basic idea of Marxism was interesting. I expected this story to be something other than a video from an instructor. I like how the instructor broke down who invented Marxism and gave background information. In his view, Marx saw communism as liberation and a leveler way of creating a fairer society. Myers and Noebel (2015) say, “And though he claimed to understand the working man, Marx never stepped foot in an actual factory that we know of or made a living with physical labor” (p.105). Yes, who wouldn’t want a society where everyone was treated equally and paid

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4 fairly, but how can a person who comes up with a theory not even back up understanding the working man when he has not been one himself? That is like the blind leading the blind, so to speak  Why Marxism is on the rise again  https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/jul/04/the-return-of-marxism This story teaches you that after 164 years of Marx and Engels writing about grave-diggers, the truth is almost the opposite. The revival of interest in Marx and Marxism sparked sale spikes as British workers bailed out the banks to keep the degraded system going and the rich comfortable while the rest struggled in debt and job insecurity. Marxism holds a five-day annual festival organized by the Socialist Workers’ Party, which younger people are now attending. Marxism in this story teaches you about economic depression and class struggle. The report gives the readers something to think about as class struggles and losing jobs because they are being outsourced where labor is less and people can be exploited. The story urges to let the ruling classes tremble at a communist revolution. The story was interesting, and I learned a new word: grave-diggers. I do think it is sad that we, as a country, outsource jobs to other countries and pay them less to save money. Myers and Noebel (2015) state, “The exploiters- those who control the means of production lord it over the exploited” (p.110). I know how it feels to be exploited at work, and we do not receive bonuses; we did at a time, but now those go to the managers (even though they were already receiving bonuses). So, I can see both sides of the coin. I think it is good that younger generations learn new views, just as I am myself. This story has made me ask questions about things in the world.  Marxism: The Devil’s Tool for Corruption  https://harrisonhouse.com/blog/duane-sheriff-marxism-is-the-devils-tool-for-corruption This exciting article shows that Karl Marx’s theory influences countries like China and Cuba. Marx’s five main focuses for Marxism are social evolution, redistribution of wealth, capitalism,

5 religion, and the revolution. This story talks about how you should take God out of everything and anyone with faith in government and replace it with socialism, which would turn into communism. There is a part in the story about government abuse and using the account of King Nebuchadnezzar throwing the three boys into the furnace because they would obey God and not bow down to any man. The article was written in a negative light on the plight of Marxism. I enjoyed reading this article; it was informative and helped me understand Marxism more. This piece taught me that Marxism is about people relying on government and not God. The removal of God from everything seems to point to Marxism in this article. We should never take God out of anything. He is the one who gave us everything. God is a threat to Marxism. I choose democracy over communism. Myers & Noebel (2015) stated, “Many nations today still put their faith in communism, among them China, Cuba, and North Korea” (p.106). I did not realize how many countries take after Marx’s theory. Now I wonder, will Marxism ever come to the United States, or has it already here, and we do not realize it yet?

6 References Waitzkin H. (1978). A Marxist view of medical care . Annals of Internal Medicine , 89 (2), 264–278. https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-89-2-264 Myers, J. & Noebel, D.A. (2015). Understanding the times: a survey of competing worldviews. Manitou Springs, Co: Colorado Springs, Summit Ministries Sheriff, D. (September 19, 2022). Harrison House: Marxism The Devi’s Tool for Corruption https://harrisonhouse.com/blog/duane-sheriff-marxism-is-the-devils-tool-for-corruption Jeffries, S. (July 4, 2012). The Guardian: Why Marxism is on the rise again https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/jul/04/the-return-of-marxism The Curious Classroom. (August 2, 2013). A Brief Introduction to Marxism [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0GFSUu5UzA

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