Who was Karl Marx and what is he famous for?
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The question asks about who Karl Marx was and what he is famous for, specifically relating to conflict theory. It relates to his contributions as a philosopher and economist, and his critiques of capitalism.
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Karl Marx was a German philosopher famous for 'The Communist Manifesto' and 'Das Kapital,' critiquing capitalism.
Karl Marx was a German philosopher, economist, and revolutionary socialist. He is famous for his critique of capitalism and theories about class struggle. He co-authored 'The Communist Manifesto' and wrote 'Das Kapital,' foundational works for socialist and communist movements.
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Karl Marx was a German philosopher, economist, and revolutionary socialist. He is famous for his critique of capitalism and theories about class struggle. He co-authored 'The Communist Manifesto' and wrote 'Das Kapital,' foundational works for socialist and communist movements.
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Marx's work has influenced various socialist movements and ideologies globally, and his concepts remain central to many political and economic discussions.
Sources
- Karl Marx | Books, Theory, Beliefs, Children, Communism, Sociology ... - britannica.com
- Karl Marx - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy - plato.stanford.edu
- History - Historic Figures: Karl Marx (1818 - 1883) - BBC - bbc.co.uk
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