Crash Course: Political Theory

Who Was Karl Marx? And Why Is Everyone Still Talking About Him?

To some, Marxism is the solution to all capitalism’s problems. To others, it’s a major threat to democracy. But what did Karl Marx really say about capitalism and communism, and how can that help shape our discussions today?

Who Was Karl Marx? And Why Is Everyone Still Talking About Him?

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To some, Marxism is the solution to all capitalism’s problems. To others, it’s a major threat to democracy. But what did Karl Marx really say about capitalism and communism, and how can that help shape our discussions today?

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