What’s the Difference Between Fascism vs Communism?
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Have you ever wondered what the difference is between fascism and communism?
Reading your 20th century history textbook, it may not be particularly obvious. In part, this is because the difference between fascism and communism is theoretical, whereas in practice, both are quite similar. Here is the breakdown of fascism vs. communism according to various criteria including central philosophy and political and social structure.
Philosophy and Operating Principles In theory, communism’s operating principle is this: “From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs.