#Capitalism :
First came the activity then the ideology to defend/legitimize the activity, then the critical analysis.
In the same manner, its evolution (dialectic) came first as reaction to its enemies, then ideas to legitimize its reaction (#fascism - #neoliberalism) but the critical analysis of what it is has yet to appear.
It is awaiting a new Marx and Engels, although dialectical materialism still holds as the foundation of all critical thought.