The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx audiobook.
Genre: philosophy
First published in 1848, The Communist Manifesto is Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels' concise and provocative call to understand modern society through the struggle between social classes. Written in the voice of a political pamphlet but grounded in historical analysis, it traces how the rise of the bourgeoisie transformed economies, politics, and everyday life, while also creating a new class, the proletariat, whose labor powers the system yet leaves many dispossessed. Moving from sweeping accounts of capitalism's dynamism to sharp critiques of competing socialist movements of the era, the book argues that exploitation and inequality are not accidents but structural features of the economic order. At its core is a challenge: if history is shaped by conflict over power and property, what happens when workers recognize their shared interests across borders? With urgency and clarity, Marx and Engels outline the tensions they see driving their moment toward upheaval, and they present a vision of collective action meant to reshape the future. Whether encountered as history, philosophy, or political theory, this short work remains a foundational text for understanding modern ideological debate.
For ad-free listening try our premium subscription
Chapters (Approximate)
(00:00:00) Chapter 1
(00:39:54) Chapter 2
(01:07:22) Chapter 3
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
