Who is Karl Marx? What is Marxism? What did Karl Marx believe?

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  • čas přidán 19. 02. 2024
  • Have you every wondered who Karl Marx is? What did Karl Marx do for politics? In this short video, we will take an informative look at who Karl Marx was and his major works and theories about Capitalism and Communism.
    Karl Marx was born on May 5th, 1818, in Trier, Prussia (now Germany), was a philosopher, economist, political theorist, and revolutionary socialist. He is best known for his groundbreaking contributions to political and economic thought, particularly in the development of the concept of communism.
    Marx's early life was marked by academic pursuits, and he studied law, history, and philosophy at various universities. In the mid-19th century, he became involved in journalism and radical politics. Alongside Friedrich Engels, Marx authored the "Communist Manifesto" in 1848, outlining their views on class struggle, historical materialism, and the eventual overthrow of the capitalist system.
    One of Marx's major works is "Das Kapital," a comprehensive critique of political economy. In this three-volume magnum opus, Marx delved into the dynamics of capitalism, exploring concepts such as surplus value, alienation, and the inevitable contradictions leading to the system's collapse. He argued that capitalism inherently perpetuates inequality and exploitation.
    Marx envisioned a classless and stateless society where the means of production would be collectively owned and controlled by the proletariat, or working-class people. His ideas laid the foundation for modern communism, inspiring political movements and revolutions worldwide.
    Despite the controversial nature of his theories and their implementation in various forms across different societies, Karl Marx's contributions have profoundly influenced political philosophy, economics, and social theory. His ideas continue to be subjects of study, debate, and interpretation, shaping discussions on class struggle, capitalism, and the role of the state in society.
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Komentáře • 49

  • @TheEverydayGods
    @TheEverydayGods Před měsícem +4

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    • @IllustratetoEducate
      @IllustratetoEducate  Před měsícem +2

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  • @saniya7176
    @saniya7176 Před 3 měsíci +2

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    • @IllustratetoEducate
      @IllustratetoEducate  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thanks a ton! It does take a lot of work, but I do enjoy doing them.

  • @kortezkrimzun4710
    @kortezkrimzun4710 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I wish these videos were longer. Great to watch regardless

    • @IllustratetoEducate
      @IllustratetoEducate  Před 3 měsíci +5

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    • @vondoromal7016
      @vondoromal7016 Před 3 měsíci +2

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  • @user-fs7ku7ud1x
    @user-fs7ku7ud1x Před 3 měsíci +2

    Can you make a video comparing presidential system to parliamentary system

  • @halladba101
    @halladba101 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Man I've learned some stuff today, your work is very much appreciated yet underrated 😔

    • @IllustratetoEducate
      @IllustratetoEducate  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I appreciate that!

    • @halladba101
      @halladba101 Před 2 měsíci +1

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  • @user-fs7ku7ud1x
    @user-fs7ku7ud1x Před 3 měsíci +2

    Can you make a video about what is soviet democracy

  • @user-fs7ku7ud1x
    @user-fs7ku7ud1x Před 3 měsíci

    Can you make a video comparing federation to unitary state

  • @user-fs7ku7ud1x
    @user-fs7ku7ud1x Před 3 měsíci +1

    Can you make a video comparing one party state to socialist state and communist state

  • @sidneyzimm
    @sidneyzimm Před 3 měsíci

    Good quick summary of the background of communism!

  • @ShaneCragun
    @ShaneCragun Před 2 měsíci

    Excellent video. There are very few people whose writings have had a bigger effective on humanity than K Marx. A big ripple effect through history.

  • @asereps554
    @asereps554 Před 3 měsíci +2

    saved my life for tomorrows test

    • @halladba101
      @halladba101 Před 3 měsíci

      I literally have to submit a small paragraph about him, and his video spared me the misery 😂

  • @Lorenzo-yc7zh
    @Lorenzo-yc7zh Před 2 měsíci +1

    Karl had wonderful ideas in theory
    Which don’t work in practice tho

  • @vondoromal7016
    @vondoromal7016 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Must a political system be strictly aligned with an economic system?
    Asking for a friend...

    • @IllustratetoEducate
      @IllustratetoEducate  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Seems to be that way...

    • @vondoromal7016
      @vondoromal7016 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@IllustratetoEducate what do you think? Can Capitalism work well with communism as a government system and socialism in a democracy???

    • @xDCAxNexus
      @xDCAxNexus Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@vondoromal7016 the entire point of socialism and communism is to destroy the market, which capitalism needs to survive. Also, they destroy private ownership of the means of production (businesses and factories and farms), which capitalism also needs to exist.
      So no, not unless you want to do some goofy shit like china does with their free trade zones, commodified housing, and legal black markets. They are just capitalist with socialist characteristics.

  • @rekababa6671
    @rekababa6671 Před 2 měsíci

    ты забыл упомянуть его товарища по крайней плоти 😉

  • @V1sdasd
    @V1sdasd Před 3 měsíci

    "What is Democratic Confederalism?" would be an interesting video.

  • @MysteriouslifeofJon
    @MysteriouslifeofJon Před 3 měsíci

    He was going to talk about Nikki Haley, but I think he forgot

    • @IllustratetoEducate
      @IllustratetoEducate  Před 3 měsíci

      Yes, you're right. I did forget. 😅 I'm not sure she's going to have much of a chance against Trump as the Republican nominee.

  • @SB_2000
    @SB_2000 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I think Marx was the man who wanted to stop the power-game. But only rules and players of the game changed and the game continued .😔

    • @Fundamentals_Of_Life
      @Fundamentals_Of_Life Před 3 měsíci

      Free Markets don't have monopolies.
      The only way monopolies form is through government intervention. In which case it's no longer a "free market".
      Socialism is cancer

  • @ExpatriatePaul
    @ExpatriatePaul Před 3 měsíci +6

    Marx was likely at least a bit insane, and his misunderstanding of Capitalism is obvious in his writing. I truly pity people that choose to ignore the real world implementations of his theories in history and currently, all of which have been abject failures, and focus purely on the theory itself as if that were the reality.

    • @aliesmat07
      @aliesmat07 Před měsícem +1

      Yes insane that people who followed him made trade unions and living wages😂😂

    • @ExpatriatePaul
      @ExpatriatePaul Před měsícem +1

      @@aliesmat07 I see, history is not something you know well at all.

    • @aliesmat07
      @aliesmat07 Před 23 dny

      @@ExpatriatePaul you edited the comment، before it said something else, nice try

    • @ExpatriatePaul
      @ExpatriatePaul Před 23 dny

      @@aliesmat07 False, had I edited my comment it would be denoted as such, it is not.

    • @aliesmat07
      @aliesmat07 Před 23 dny

      @@ExpatriatePaul hmm...

  • @bickeya.j.m8470
    @bickeya.j.m8470 Před 3 měsíci

    I don’t know. Most people hate communism. So I don’t know if Karl meant for Communism to go the way it does in some countries. Lots of times, communism isn’t fair to the country’s citizens.

    • @user-yh4ee4is2r
      @user-yh4ee4is2r Před 27 dny

      Communism is Dictatorism...

    • @EerjkMcRae
      @EerjkMcRae Před 16 dny

      Communism relies on selflessness and a rejection of hierarchy. Two things Humans aren't designed to do.

  • @Piromysl359
    @Piromysl359 Před 2 měsíci +1

    The damage this bastard did with his destructive ideas for the future generations cannot be understated.

  • @Lmaxk007
    @Lmaxk007 Před 3 měsíci

    🤮