
The Essential Karl Marx
Capital, Communist Manifesto, Wage Labor and Capital, Critique of the Gotha Program, Wages, Price and Profit, Theses on FeuerbachBy Karl Marx, Florence Kelley, N.I. StoneLength128h
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The Essential Karl Marx assembles a compelling array of writings that encapsulate the core tenets of Marxist thought while showcasing a myriad of literary forms from essays to critiques. This anthology adeptly illuminates the revolutionary ideas of Karl Marx against the backdrop of 19th-century socio-economic upheaval. Standout pieces ponder concepts such as class struggle and capitalist critique, without losing sight of the intricate interplays that underpin Marx's broader philosophical inquiry. This diverse collection not only underscores Marx's intellectual legacy but also echoes with the resounding implications of his works on modern social structures. The contributing voices of Florence Kelley and N.I. Stone provide rich, contextual layers by engaging with Marx's ideologies through the lens of social reform and economic thought, respectively. Florence Kelley's involvement with labor rights and gender equality intertwines seamlessly with Marx's critique of industrial capitalism, while N.I. Stone's economic analysis enriches the discourse on Marxism. Their collective backgrounds epitomize the intersection of advocacy and economic expertise, drawing linkages to historical movements like Marxism's role in 20th-century social reform agendas. This anthology is a scholarly treasure for readers eager to traverse an intellectual journey that unifies disparate yet harmonious views on socio-economic paradigms. It offers a unique vantage into the evolution of thought provoked by Marx's theories while cultivating dialogues on equity and disparity. Engaging with this collection promises a profound educational experience, where readers gain multidimensional insights into the tenets of Marxism and their enduring relevance in contemporary discussions.
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GenrePolitics and Government, Literary Classics
Length128 hrs
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Publish dateDec 28, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Essential Karl Marx
2Political Works
3Preface
4Manifesto of the Communist Party.
5I. Bourgeois and Proletarians.3
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6II. Proletarians and Communists.
7III. Socialist and Communist Literature.
8IV. Position of the Communists in Relation to the Various Existing Opposition Parties.
9Theses on Feuerbach
10Translator's Preface
11I
12II
13III
14IV
15V
16VI
17VII
18Chapter I
19Chapter II
20Chapter III
21Chapter IV
22Chapter V
23Chapter VI
24Introduction
25The Begining of the Franco-Prussian War
26Prussian Occupation of France
27France Capitulates and the Government of Thiers
28Paris Workers' Revolution and Thiers' Reactionary Massacres
29The Paris Commune
30The Fall of Paris
31Foreword
32Letter to Bracke
33Part I
34Part II
35Part III
36Part IV
37Appendix
38Introduction
39Chapter 1 Preliminary
40Chapter 2 What Are Wages?
41Chapter 3 By What is the Price of a Commodity Determined?
42Chapter 4 By What Are Wages Determined?
43Chapter 5 The Nature and Growth of Capital
44Chapter 6 Relation of Wage-labor to Capital
45Chapter 7 The General Law That Determines the Rise and Fall of Wages and Profits
46Chapter 8 The Interests of Capital and Wage-labor Are Diametrically Opposed -- Effect of Growth of Productive Capital on Wages
47Chapter 9 Effect of Capitalist Competition on the Capitalist Class, The Middle Class, and The Working Class
48Free Trade
49Preliminary
50I. Production and Wages