Past Present Future The History of Revolutionary Ideas: Marx and the Paris Commune
73 snips
Apr 10, 2025 Bruno Leipold, a historian and author of 'Citizen Marx', dives deep into Karl Marx's revolutionary ideas and the 1871 Paris Commune. He discusses how the Commune redefined democracy and exemplified a workers' uprising. Leipold explores the tension between Marx's vision of self-governance and the brutal failure of the Commune, emphasizing the importance of international solidarity for transformative movements. He also sheds light on the crucial role women played in seeking social emancipation and the evolving ideals of governance that emerged from the revolutionary fervor.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Marx's view on the 1848 Revolutions
- Marx saw the 1848 revolutions as conforming to his revolutionary template.
- This included universal male suffrage and new political terrain for socialist organization.
Marx's concept of revolution in 1848
- In 1848, Marx's concept of revolution involved universal male suffrage and a new republican politics.
- He prioritized establishing democracy as the first step in revolution.
IWMA's Inspiration for Marx
- Marx was inspired by the International Workingmen's Association (IWMA) because it was run by workers.
- This was a new opportunity with worker involvement.