To be Karl Marx by Stefano Donno

Karl Marx was a German philosopher, economist, and revolutionist whose ideas and theories have had a significant impact on the world. Born in Prussia in 1818, Marx studied law and philosophy, eventually earning a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Jena. However, it was his ideas about capitalism, class struggle, and the eventual overthrow of the bourgeoisie by the proletariat that he is most famous for.

Marx's theory of capitalism argued that the bourgeoisie, or the owners of the means of production, exploited the proletariat, or the working class, by paying them low wages while they reaped the profits. He believed that this exploitation would eventually lead to the downfall of capitalism and the rise of socialism, in which the means of production would be owned and controlled by the state rather than by individuals.

Marx's ideas were greatly influential in the development of communist regimes around the world, particularly in the Soviet Union, China, and other Eastern European countries. However, his ideas were also met with much criticism and controversy, with many arguing that his theories had led to oppressive and authoritarian governments.

Despite the criticisms, Marx's ideas continue to be studied and debated by scholars and politicians today, and his work has had a lasting impact on the way we think about capitalism, socialism, and class struggle.