Full nameKarl Marx Born1818 Influential AreasPhilosopher, economist, historian, sociologist Known ForCommunism, Marxism

Karl Marx was a German philosopher, economist, and political theorist known for his theories about capitalism and communism. His revolutionary ideas have greatly influenced social, political and economic theories and movements worldwide.

Vision

Karl Marx is renowned for his vision of a classless society, a world where the means of production are collectively owned, and wealth is distributed according to need, not labor. He envisioned a society devoid of class struggle, where there is no exploitation of one class by another, where each person contributes according to their ability and receives according to their needs. Marx deeply believed in the power of the proletariat, the working class, to overthrow the bourgeoisie, the capitalist class, and establish a socialist society leading to communism.

Biography

Karl Marx was born on May 5, 1818, in Trier, a city in the German Rhineland. His father, Heinrich Marx, was a successful lawyer and a passionate advocate for Enlightenment values, his mother, Henriette Pressburg, was from a wealthy Dutch family. Marx studied law in Bonn and Berlin, but was also introduced to the ideas of Hegel, which would greatly influence his own theories. In 1841, he received his doctorate from the University of Jena. In 1843, Marx moved to Paris where he first developed his revolutionary ideas. It was here that Marx met his lifelong friend and collaborator, Friedrich Engels. Marx was expelled from Paris and moved to Brussels, where he wrote The Communist Manifesto with Engels. Marx moved to London in 1849 where he would live for the rest of his life. In London, Marx devoted himself to the study of political economy and the history of the various modes of production, writing his magnum opus, Das Kapital. Marx died on March 14, 1883, leaving behind an influential body of work, which would form the basis of Marxism.

Awards and Recognition

Karl Marx did not receive any awards or recognition during his lifetime. His ideas were revolutionary and controversial, and he spent much of his life in poverty. However, his work has had a profound impact on a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, economics, history, political science, sociology, and literary criticism. Today, Marx is recognized as one of the most influential figures in human history. His writings have been translated into nearly every language, and his ideas have inspired countless movements and political regimes.

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City of Residence

London

Known For

Communism, Marxism

Born

1818

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Philosopher, economist, historian, sociologist

Education

Doctor of Philosophy

Personal Details

Karl Marx was a philosopher, economist, historian, sociologist, political theorist, journalist and socialist revolutionary. He is best known for his works such as 'The Communist Manifesto' and 'Das Kapital'.

Recognition

Regarded as one of the most influential figures in human history, Marx's work has been both lauded and criticized. His work in economics laid the basis for much of the current understanding of labour and its relation to capital.