Communism / Socialism: Social Democracy Wage Labor & Capital State & Revolution Communist Manifesto
Written by Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin
Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano and The Arc
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Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin were influential figures in the history of socialism and communism. Karl Marx, a German philosopher, economist, and political theorist, provided the foundation for socialist and communist ideologies. His critical analysis of capitalism, as outlined in works like "Das Kapital" and "The Communist Manifesto," revolutionized social and economic theory. Marx emphasized the exploitative nature of capitalism and argued for the abolition of private ownership of the means of production, profoundly shaping leftist thought.
Vladimir Lenin, born in 1870 in Russia, played a pivotal role in the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the establishment of the Soviet Union. Building upon Marx's theories, Lenin developed the ideology of Leninism, also known as Marxism-Leninism. He believed in the necessity of a revolutionary vanguard party to guide the working class in overthrowing the bourgeoisie and establishing a socialist state. Lenin's leadership during the October Revolution and the subsequent establishment of a socialist government in Russia marked a significant turning point in world history and served as an inspiration for communist movements worldwide.
Both Marx and Lenin faced various challenges throughout their lives. Marx's ideas encountered resistance from the ruling classes, and he experienced financial hardships. He actively participated in socialist and workers' movements, advocating for social change and labor rights. Similarly, Lenin faced opposition from the ruling elite and had to navigate periods of repression, leading the Bolshevik Party underground. He endured political persecution and even survived an assassination attempt. Despite these obstacles, both Marx and Lenin remained dedicated to their vision of a classless society.
The legacies of Marx and Lenin continue to have a profound impact on socialist and communist thought.
Karl Marx
Karl Marx (1818-1883) was a German philosopher, historian, political theorist, journalist and revolutionary socialist. Born in Prussia, he received his doctorate in philosophy at the University of Jena in Germany and became an ardent follower of German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. Marx was already producing political and social philosophic works when he met Friedrich Engels in Paris in 1844. The two became lifelong colleagues and soon collaborated on "The Communist Manifesto," which they published in London in 1848. Expelled from Belgium and Germany, Marx moved to London in 1849 where he continued organizing workers and produced (among other works) the foundational political document Das Kapital. A hugely influential and important political philosopher and social theorist, Marx died stateless in 1883 and was buried in Highgate Cemetery in London.
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