Understanding Karl Marx: Class Struggle, Alienation, Primitive Communism, and More!

Max Murphy
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Published 2024-03-09
Dive into the foundational concepts of Karl Marx's revolutionary philosophy in this comprehensive video essay. From the communal harmony of primitive communism to the profound disconnection of alienation, and the mysterious allure of commodity fetishism, we unpack the core concepts that have shaped socio-economic discussions for generations. Whether you're new to Marx or need a refresher, this guide offers a concise introduction to his seminal works and enduring legacies that will help you in your understanding of Karl Marx.

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Chapters
0:00 - 1:05 Intro
1:05 - 3:52 Dialectical materialism
3:52 - 5:20 Origin of civilization
5:20 - 7:30 Primitive communism
7:30 - 9:30 Class conflict
9:30 - 10:55 Invention of government
10:55 - 12:27 Religion the weapon
12:27 - 14:30 Alienation
14:30 - 15:20 Social murder
15:20 - 16:35 Commodity fetishism
16:35 - 18:20 Infinite growth
18:20 - 20:44 The inevitable revolution

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All Comments (8)
  • @MaxMurphyXYZ
    What do you think it Marx's most interesting idea? Personally, I find the whole "primitive communism" idea fascinating because despite the few exceptions, modern anthropology has largely vindicated this viewpoint.
  • @mojrimibnharb4584
    Bruh... There are enough pics of Marx; you don't need to use 3-fingered AI portraits.
  • @piccalillipit9211
    IM 54 - LIFE FOR ME WAS IMESURABLY BETTER than it is for young people today - and life for the Boomers was way better than it was for us...!!! At 24 I owned a stone built 3 bedroomed house, a Toyota Supra twin turbo NOT on finance, I was out clubbing 3 nights a week -and this was life for everyone I knew
  • @rickb3650
    In studying his work decades ago, I concluded that Marx was really the first consulting analyst (that I'm aware of). And as a retired consulting analyst, I think his work is still some of the finest ever done. We would all do well, however, to always keep in mind that this man was still the product of his environment (another completely brand new idea in his time), and some of that 19th century BS is present. Almost everything he thought he knew about evolution, both physical and social, was off the mark, and science was still mostly in the realm of wishful thinking combined with religious fantasy. Kudos for taking this on. You are the future and will have to deal with, and live in the mess that stupid and evil combined to create. An idea for the future: Look into Edward Bernays. I think you'll find his work, its results, and the fact that we live in the results of almost a century of focused development with an unlimited budget, fascinating and terrifying. Really glad YouTube decided to show me your channel.
  • @JohnSmith-en6ev
    Religion can be used to enslave and it can be used to liberate. There are many examples of both. Marx's interpretations aren't accurate imo