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455. The Devil and Karl Marx | Dr. Paul Kengor

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The Poetic Foundations of Marx's Thought

This chapter explores the early poetic works of Karl Marx, emphasizing the darker themes and nihilism that pervade his writings. It draws parallels between the character Mephistopheles from Goethe's 'Faust' and Marx's philosophical ideologies, suggesting that his artistic aspirations mirror his later radical proposals. The discussion highlights how these early writings reflect a critical examination of existence, suffering, and the contradictions within Marx's larger socio-political theories.

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