Influence path
How did Plato's ideas reach Vladimir Lenin?
Plato
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Plato's philosophy, particularly his ideas on dialectics and society, significantly influenced Karl Marx's development of socialist theory and critique of political economy.
Karl Marx
1818–1883
INFLUENCED
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.
