Overview
Karl Marx was a German philosopher, economist, historian, sociologist, political theorist, journalist and socialist revolutionary. His ideas form the basis of Marxism, a critique of capitalism and a theory of historical materialism.
Role in this knowledge base
Mentioned as a foundational thinker whose ideology is discussed in relation to Ambedkar and Periyar.
Key facts
- He co-authored ‘The Communist Manifesto’ with Friedrich Engels.