Theories of Karl Marx

Who was Karl Marx? Marx-German philosopher who developed ideas about the way to solve problems in society caused by the Industrial Revolution. Marx-German philosopher who developed ideas about the way to solve problems in society caused by the Industrial Revolution. He saw all problems in society as being caused by class struggles between the rich & poor. He saw all problems in society as being caused by class struggles between the rich & poor. Wrote The Communist Manifesto to describe his beliefs. Wrote The Communist Manifesto to describe his beliefs.

Marx’s Ideas “Haves” – Middle class people who own the factories & control wealth in a country “Haves” – Middle class people who own the factories & control wealth in a country “Have-Nots” – Working class poor “Have-Nots” – Working class poor Marx believed that the working poor should rise up and take control of the factories & create a classless society where everyone was equal. He believed this would end all struggles because wealth & power would be equally shared. Marx believed that the working poor should rise up and take control of the factories & create a classless society where everyone was equal. He believed this would end all struggles because wealth & power would be equally shared.

Karl Marx

Impact of Marx Socialism- a form of government where the government controls the factories & means of production in a country. Socialism- a form of government where the government controls the factories & means of production in a country. Communism- idea that developed because of Marx which is a form of socialism. Communism is a society where there is no private ownership- all people are equal (however, all are also poor  !) Communism- idea that developed because of Marx which is a form of socialism. Communism is a society where there is no private ownership- all people are equal (however, all are also poor  !)