In the Market with Janet Parshall Hour 1: The Devil and Karl Marx
Aug 6, 2025
Paul Kengor, a political science professor and author, delves into the dark side of Karl Marx. He reveals how Marx's writings and ideologies directly contributed to the oppressive outcomes of communism, intertwining his fascination with the devil and his troubling personal history. The discussion highlights the irony of Marx advocating for the abolition of inheritance while relying on family wealth. Kengor critiques Marx's materialism and explores the spiritual void left by his ideas, underscoring their devastating historical consequences.
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Marx's Flawed Economic Ideas
- Karl Marx's economics were fundamentally flawed and not well understood by him.
- His Communist Manifesto centers on abolishing private property, which implies totalitarian enforcement.
Marx's Dark Philosophical Influence
- Marx was deeply influenced by dark, nihilistic themes, especially Goethe's Faust.
- His favorite line was from Mephistopheles: 'Everything that exists deserves to perish.'
Marx's Hypocrisy and Racism
- Marx espoused radical economic equality but practiced racism and inequality privately.
- He labeled his son-in-law with racial slurs and saw himself as above those he claimed to champion.
