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About Marxism

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About Marxism

This learning plan provides essential tools for understanding one of history's most influential economic and political theories that continues to shape global discourse. It's ideal for students, activists, economists, and anyone seeking to critically analyze capitalism, inequality, and alternative economic systems through rigorous theoretical and historical perspectives.

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The Communist ManifestoSocialism and Communism: Ideas That Shaped HistoryCapital10 sources

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Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering About Marxism.

What You'll Learn

  • Master Marx's foundational critique of capitalism, including surplus value, class struggle, and historical materialism
  • Analyze how capitalist systems extract labor value and create systemic contradictions through close study of Das Kapital
  • Evaluate real-world revolutionary movements from Lenin to modern examples, understanding their successes and failures
  • Apply Marxist frameworks to contemporary issues like wealth inequality, automation, climate change, and neoliberalism
  • Develop critical analytical skills for examining economic systems and power structures in today's globalized world

Start with the essential texts that launched a global movement, learning Marx's critique of capitalism and vision for revolutionary change.

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The Communist Manifesto

A revolutionary call to the working class, advocating for the overthrow of capitalism and establishment of a classless society.

10 m
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Socialism and Communism: Ideas That Shaped History

Explore the revolutionary ideas of socialism and communism from Marx to modern movements. Discover how these misunderstood concepts continue to influence debates about inequality, democracy, and the future of society.

11 m

Dive into Marx's magnum opus to understand his analysis of labor exploitation, commodity fetishism, and capitalism's internal contradictions.

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Capital

A seminal critique of capitalism, exploring labor exploitation, commodity production, and the inherent contradictions within the economic system.

9 m
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Socialism

A concise exploration of socialism's history, theories, and modern relevance, examining key concepts and real-world implementations.

10 m
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Marxism-Leninism Deep Dive: Theory Meets Revolution

Miles and Lena explore how Marx's critique of capitalism merged with Lenin's revolutionary strategy, examining its historical impact and surprising relevance to today's inequality and climate crises.

9 m

Examine how Marxist theory evolved through Lenin, exploring both the successes and failures of revolutionary movements worldwide.

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Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy

A seminal analysis of economic systems, predicting capitalism's evolution into socialism and exploring democracy's role in societal transformation.

10 m
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Marxism-Leninism: Global Experiments in Revolutionary Change

An in-depth exploration of Marxism-Leninism's century-plus journey from 19th-century theory to modern implementations across Russia, China, Vietnam, and Cuba. We examine both remarkable successes and devastating failures of this world-shaping ideology.

9 m

Discover how Marxist analysis remains relevant today through modern critiques of capitalism, neoliberalism, and proposals for anticapitalist futures.

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Capitalist Realism

A provocative critique of capitalism's pervasive influence on modern society, culture, and our ability to imagine alternatives.

9 m
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How to Be an Anticapitalist in the 21st Century

A concise guide exploring strategies to challenge capitalism and build a more equitable, democratic society in modern times.

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Capitalism's Self-Destructive Spiral

An exploration of how capitalism's demand for endless growth threatens ecological stability and human survival, examining the system's fundamental contradictions and potential alternatives for a sustainable future.

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