The life and teaching of Karl Marx

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In a period marked by industrial upheaval and burgeoning class struggles, "The Life and Teaching of Karl Marx" by Max Beer offers an incisive exploration of the man whose ideas would ignite revolutions across the globe. This comprehensive account examines Marx's formative years and the philosophical foundations that led to his revolutionary theories on capitalism and class conflict. With a focus on his pivotal concepts of historical materialism and the critique of political economy, Beer illuminates how Marx's thoughts on societal structures continue to resonate in contemporary discourse. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians alike, this work provides a vital understanding of Marx’s enduring impact on social and economic thought.