Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels
What’s inside
The German Ideology, by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, critiques post-Hegelian philosophy and presents the concept of historical materialism.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the foundations of Marxist theory
- Analyzing the relationship between society and economic conditions
- Critiquing idealist views of history
- Exploring the concept of work and production in human society
Key Points
- Critique of Young Hegelians and their idealism
- Materialist conception of history
- The role of labor in human development
- The nature of the state and consciousness
- Ideology as a reflection of economic conditions
- Communist society and abolition of private property
Who’s it For
- Students of Philosophy
- Readers interested in Marxism
- Historians
- Political Science Enthusiasts
About the author
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels were German philosophers known for developing the theory of communism and influencing political practice.