Learn about the life and contributions of Karl Marx, a German philosopher, economist, and political theorist. Discover his influential works on capitalism, socialism, and communism, and how his ideas have shaped political and social thought. Explore Marx's early life and education, his contributions to philosophy, the development of Marxism, his famous works such as the Communist Manifesto and Capital, and his lasting legacy on society and economics. Despite criticism and controversy, Marx's ideas continue to be debated and studied by scholars and activists worldwide.