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From "The life and teaching of Karl Marx" by Beer, Max
Karl Heinrich Marx
Central figure, philosopher, economist, and revolutionary socialist.
Core Belief
"That history is driven by class struggle and that capitalism will inevitably be overthrown by a proletarian revolution, leading to a communist society."
Worldview
Materialistic and historical, viewing the world through the lens of economic forces and class relations. He sees capitalism as a system of exploitation and believes in the necessity of revolutionary change.
Personality
Intensely driven, highly intellectual, uncompromising, and deeply committed to his beliefs. He is critical, argumentative, and demanding, but also capable of great loyalty and affection.
In Their Own Words
"The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways; the point is to change it."
"Workers of all countries, unite!"
"The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains. They have a world to win."
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