Karl Marx

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This paper explores the life and political theories of the father of communism, Karl Marx. It describes his personal life, health issues, and his intellectual pursuits. The paper illustrates that Marx's economic theories still are influential today throughout the world.

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"'Marx's impact can only be compared with that of religious figures like Jesus or Muhammad. Nearly four out of every ten people alive today live under governments which consider themselves Marxist' (Singer, 1). Many people may consider that account to be an overstatement of Marx's historical importance, nevertheless he was undoubtedly the greatest thinker and philosopher of his, and recent, times. His theories on life, and on the social and economic structure of nations, have revolutionized the way in which people think (McLellan, 8). His life contributed to the way people think today, and because of him people are more open to suggestion and are quicker to create ideas on political, economic, and social issues. "

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