The third section, "Socialist and Communist Literature", distinguishes communism from other socialist doctrines prevalent at the time—these being broadly categorised as Reactionary Socialism; Conservative or Bourgeois Socialism; and Critical-Utopian Socialism and Communism. While the degree of reproach toward rival perspectives varies, all are dismissed for advocating reformism and failing to recognise the pre-eminent revolutionary role of the working class.
the third section "socialist and communist literature" distinguishes communism from other socialist doctrines prevalent at the time—these being broadly categorised as reactionary socialism; conservative or bourgeois socialism; and critical-utopian socialism and communism while the degree of reproach toward rival perspectives varies all are dismissed for advocating reformism and failing to recognise the pre-eminent revolutionary role of the working class