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#444 – Vejas Liulevicius: Communism, Marxism, Nazism, Stalin, Mao, and Hitler

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Marx's Duality: History and Heroism

This chapter explores the foundational ideas of Karl Marx regarding communism, emphasizing the tension between predetermined historical progression and individual agency. It highlights the paradox of Marx's utopian ideals alongside his scientific analysis of societal evolution, illustrating the unique framework of Marxist theory.

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