Karl Marx

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  Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic

  Influenced · 1917

  The Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic was founded on principles heavily influenced by Karl Marx's theories of socialism and proletarian revolution. Marx's writings served as a theoretical foundation for the Bolshevik Revolution, which established the Soviet state.

  “The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways; the point, however, is to change it.”

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  Vladimir Lenin

  Influenced · 1867

  Vladimir Lenin was heavily influenced by Marx's work, particularly by 'Das Kapital' and the theory of class struggle, which shaped his approach to revolution in Russia. Lenin later adapted Marx's ideas to the specific conditions of Russia, leading to the establishment of a socialist state.

  “We are not afraid of the word 'revolution'...”

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  Friedrich Engels

  Collaborated · 1848

  Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx collaborated closely on the 'Communist Manifesto' published in 1848, which laid out the principles of Marxism and called for the working class to rise against capitalist societies.

  “The philosophers have only interpreted the world in various ways; the point is to change it.”

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  Plato

  Influenced · 380

  Plato's philosophy, particularly his ideas on dialectics and society, significantly influenced Karl Marx's development of socialist theory and critique of political economy.

  “To think of the state as the result of mere social contrivance is a mistake. It is far more ancient than tradition, and the methods of knowledge just being invented, came only at a late stage in political evolution.”

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  Jean-Paul Sartre

  Influenced · 1946

  Jean-Paul Sartre was heavily influenced by Karl Marx's ideas, especially concerning existentialism and Marxist theory. In his 1946 lecture 'Existentialism is a Humanism,' Sartre mentioned Marxism as a significant philosophical framework.

  “We must not forget that the philosopher who had the most direct influence on the French Communist Party was Karl Marx.”

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  Paris Commune

  Influenced · 1848

  Karl Marx's writings and ideas significantly influenced the ideology behind the Paris Commune, particularly in its call for the working class to rise against capitalist structures. The Commune was seen by many as a practical application of Marxist theory.

  “The Paris Commune is the first practical step in the spirit of the proletarian communist revolution.”

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