Marxism is based on dialectical materialism. Dialectics is nature’s law, applicable to human society as well, exposes the interconnections of all the activities around us, the relation between the quantitative and qualitative changes (like accumulation of individual’s money in banks, where after certain amount, when it goes to a capitalist in form of loan, becomes capital, that is, it can hire and use labor power in a factory, mine, etc., which earlier was not possible in an individual’s hand), everything is in motion (which is reason behind the death of old and birth of new, that is, continuous change) and others.

Materialism means matter is primary and idea is secondary, that is, the world is material and there is no existence of an independent idea (in common language, there is no god).

So, dialectical materialism is the base of Marxism or Marxist philosophy, based on science. The latest discoveries, like gravitational waves, proves the law of dialectics and the scientific fact of materialism (atheism for understanding).

As a science, Marxism is further enriched, like Albert Einstein (himself a Marxist) by Lenin and now known as Marxism-Leninism. This ML ideology is further enriched and practiced by JV Stalin. Enver Hoxha, GS, PLA, practiced ML in Albania, through the dictatorship of the proletarian class and ensured building of socialism in Albania.

The development of human civilization follows this law, which we call historical materialism. That gives us insight into the past, present and even future, which allows us to work consciously and control our future in better fashion, like proletarian revolution for establishing socialism in place of outdated capitalism.

Yes, Marxism is very relevant today, more than yesteryears!