Principles of Communism

By Frederick Engles
1847

Published for Study in 2009 by
The FreeCapitalist Project
Washington, D.C.
Preface
This text, Principles of Communism, was among the earliest drafts of Engels’ attempt to outline his philosophy.  It was written when by Engels when he was only 27-years-old, and just prior to the European revolutions of 1848.
This work is the precursor to the world-famous Communist [...]

Isn’t ‘Capitalism’ inconsistent with the basic doctrines of Christianity?

No.  Absolutely not.  I have discussed this matter on my personal blog at length and refer the reader there for a good starting point to this discussion.  Additionally, I agree with the sentiment expressed by prominent Christian leader Stephen L. Richards when he expressed in 1955:
Many people misunderstand and misinterpret capitalism. They think that because [...]

Why is Capitalism sometimes looked upon negatively?

To some in our modern day, the term Capitalism has come to mean business integration with government and special privileges for an elite business class.  These concepts however are an encroachment of government into the sovereign territory of individual rights.  These social realities are the derivatives of the philosophies of statism, fascism, socialism, and collectivism [...]

Why does [insert name] use a different definition of the term Capitalism?

The enemies of capitalism and its core ideas have regularly and systematically engaged in an effort to distort the actual meaning of the term, to downplay its philosophical basis and to characterize the social-economic system it has come to represent as glib, provincial, un-intellectual and even anachronistic.
The fact of the matter however, is the from [...]

What is a ‘Capitalist Society’?

Nineteenth century America is the closest the modern world has ever come to witnessing a truly capitalist society.  No society has yet become a fully capitalistic.
America, however, has the most deeply rooted experience, history, and legacy for advocating the continued movement of men to a establish a more capitalistic society.  Eighteenth century America, by its [...]

What are the fundamentals of ‘Capitalism’?

Capitalism eschews the initiation of force against any man, by any man or group of men-a fundamental moral principle.  Capitalists cannot therefore advocate for peace at any price, or security at the expense of liberty.  Individual moral right, is the first fundamental in capitalist philosophy and is reflected in the US Declaration of Independence when [...]

What is the history of the term ‘Capitalism’?

The use of the term ‘Capitalism’ has a long history. Adam Smith, often referred to as the ‘father of capitalism’ was the first modern proponent of a comprehensive philosophy defending the entire package of basic principles related to individual liberty as an indispensable ingredient to a moral, prosperous, and free society.  Smith, a Scottish moral [...]

What is Capitalism?

Capitalism is a philosophy founded upon individual rights and the principle of personal liberty.  It is also properly described as a social system based on the recognition of individual rights, in which all property is privately owned.
In the most relevant sense the term “capitalism” most commonly references to the social, economic and political system aimed [...]

The Hero’s Life

I originally published this essay several years ago and also included it in early editions of the FreeCapitalist Primer.  As I’ve had repeated requests recently I’ve decided to republish the essay here.  There is also a .pdf download version.
The Hero’s Life – The Power of Taking Deliberate Action
by C. Rick Koerber
Many of us admire [...]

How to Start a FCP Study Group

Individuals wishing to participate with the Project by organizing a local FCP Study Group, and who are also willing to abide by the Project policies and follow the Project’s official Study Group Curriculum, are invited to do so.  In order to organize a Study Group members must have Pledged and reached the 7th step of [...]

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