Karl Marx

Karl Marx (1818-1883) was a political theorist who conceived of the idea of communism, and who supported violent revolutions by radicals as the means to ensure social progress. He was a hero of revolutionaries around the world and was revered by Communist nations such as the Soviet Union. He was also widely read by members of socialist parties in non-communist countries.

Marxists believe his ideas of dialectical materialism are universal in their applicability, and that every culture of intelligent beings will eventually adopt communism.