Karl Marx: A Beginner's Guide to the Foundational Ideas of Karl Marx, Including His Critique of Capitalism, the Theory of Class Struggle, and His Revolutionary Vision for a Communist Society (eBook, ePUB)
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Few figures in history provoke such passionate debate as Karl Marx. Hailed by some as a prophet of liberation, condemned by others as the architect of totalitarianism, his ideas continue to profoundly shape our understanding of society, economics, and politics. But who was the man behind the myths, and what are the actual ideas that have moved continents?KARL MARX: A Beginner's Guide offers a clear, accessible, and intellectually honest exploration of Marx's foundational thought. Moving beyond polemic, this book invites you to understand his revolutionary critique of capitalism, his theory of ...
Few figures in history provoke such passionate debate as Karl Marx. Hailed by some as a prophet of liberation, condemned by others as the architect of totalitarianism, his ideas continue to profoundly shape our understanding of society, economics, and politics. But who was the man behind the myths, and what are the actual ideas that have moved continents?
KARL MARX: A Beginner's Guide offers a clear, accessible, and intellectually honest exploration of Marx's foundational thought. Moving beyond polemic, this book invites you to understand his revolutionary critique of capitalism, his theory of historical change, and his vision for a radically different future.
Inside, you will discover:
Designed for beginners, this guide defines every key concept, presents Marx's arguments clearly, and explores their historical context and major criticisms. Whether you seek to understand the intellectual roots of socialism, analyze economic injustice, or grasp one of the most influential philosophies ever conceived, this book is your essential companion to Karl Marx's powerful and provocative ideas.
KARL MARX: A Beginner's Guide offers a clear, accessible, and intellectually honest exploration of Marx's foundational thought. Moving beyond polemic, this book invites you to understand his revolutionary critique of capitalism, his theory of historical change, and his vision for a radically different future.
Inside, you will discover:
- How Marx inverted Hegel's dialectic to create historical materialism, arguing that economic forces, not ideas, drive human history.
- The intricate "anatomy of a commodity," revealing how seemingly simple objects conceal the exploitative nature of capitalism through the labor theory of value and commodity fetishism.
- The "secret of profit": Marx's theory of surplus value, explaining how capitalist profit is derived from the unpaid labor of the working class.
- The profound human cost of capitalism as revealed in Marx's theory of alienationfrom product, process, species-being, and other humans.
- Why capitalism is an "unstable system" prone to inevitable crises, driven by the tendency of the rate of profit to fall and the concentration of capital.
- The path to proletarian revolution, and how a "class in itself" transforms into a "class for itself" through growing class consciousness.
- Marx's vision for the future, from the transitional dictatorship of the proletariat to the principles of a fully realized communist society where abundance overcomes scarcity and alienation.
- An appraisal of Marx's enduring legacy in the 21st century, addressing criticisms from Popper and others, while highlighting his continued relevance for understanding global inequality, modern work, and systemic crises.
Designed for beginners, this guide defines every key concept, presents Marx's arguments clearly, and explores their historical context and major criticisms. Whether you seek to understand the intellectual roots of socialism, analyze economic injustice, or grasp one of the most influential philosophies ever conceived, this book is your essential companion to Karl Marx's powerful and provocative ideas.
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