Part 16/19:
Karl Marx, born in 1818, is best known for his critiques of capitalism and historical materialism. His collaboration with Friedrich Engels in the Communist Manifesto and the monumental Capital critiqued the societal impacts of capitalism, emphasizing class struggle and economic exploitation.
Marx’s revolutionary ideas laid the groundwork for modern socialist and communist movements, influencing political thought and activism worldwide. Despite his controversial legacy, Marx's analysis of power and class dynamics remains integral to contemporary social and political theory.