Philosophers in a Few Minutes 14 - Marx

Paul Strathern's Marx in 90 Minutes, a concise biography and explanation of Karl Marx's life and ideas. The book covers Marx's early life and education, his intellectual influences (including Hegel and Feuerbach), the development of his theories of communism and critiques of capitalism, and the impact of his work, including the ultimately failed experiment of the Soviet Union. Strathern contextualises Marx's ideas within their historical moment, and also assesses their continuing relevance in contemporary society. Finally, the excerpt includes a chronology of Marx's life and important philosophical dates, as well as a suggested reading list.