Karl Marx

Karl Marx was a German philosopher, economist, historian, and revolutionary socialist whose ideas profoundly shaped modern thought and political movements. He developed the theory of historical materialism, arguing that societies evolve through class struggle, particularly between the bourgeoisie and proletariat under capitalism, which he predicted would inevitably lead to a communist society. His major works, including *The Communist Manifesto* and *Das Kapital*, laid the foundation for Marxism, an ideology that has influenced countless revolutions and academic disciplines worldwide.