capitalism toning it down from what it was during the time of Marx. It has helped by acting as a mirror in which it is possible to see where society is making mistakes, and where a new balance must be struck between the needs of society. Even an idea such as communism which may not be fully applicable can still have, and has had a profound effect on future society and humankind.Works CitedMarx, Karl. The Communist Manifesto. (Croft Classics) 1996-97. Reprint. originally published: New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1995.Marx Background. http://swift.eng.ox.ac.uk/jdr/marx.html...