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

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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Exploring Karl Marx's Personal Life and Ideological Influence

Karl Marx's deep connection to Mephistopheles' spirit through poetic lines from Faust shaped his ideology, being actively integrated into his worldview and passion for poetry. Marx's disorderly personal life, marked by filthy habits and financial dependence, reflected a chaotic existence echoed by his family's financial struggles and strained relationships, including neglecting his father's funeral.

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