Some Marxists believe that conflict between small merchants and the nobility led to the creation of modern capitalism,which was distinct from either of the opposing forces.What would Marx call this model of historical change?

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Marx would call this model a dialectical model, as it suggests that the conflict between two opposing forces (the small merchants and the nobility) resulted in a new synthesis (modern capitalism) that was distinct from either of the original forces. The dialectical method involves analyzing societal developments in terms of contradictions and conflicts that lead to new syntheses and changes in the social structure.

Some Marxists Believe That Conflict Between Small Merchants and the Nobility