Karl Kautsky

Czech-German philosopher, journalist

Karl Kautsky - Czech-German philosopher, journalist
Born

October 16th, 1854
170 years ago

Died

October 17th, 1938
86 years ago — 84 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

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Born in 1854, contributed significantly to socialist movements in Europe. Engaged with German Social Democracy and articulated Marxist theories. Wrote extensively on socialism, politics, and economics. His work emphasized the critique of capitalism and the conditions necessary for a socialist revolution. He was associated with the Second International and played a vital role in the political discourse of the early 20th century. Kautsky's ideas and writings influenced generations of socialist thinkers and activists, and he opposed the revisionist approaches of contemporaries like Eduard Bernstein.

Authored 'The Class Struggle'

Contributed to the formation of the Second International

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