Das Kapital by Karl Marx
Critique of Political Economy
This influential work is a comprehensive critique of political economy, exploring the complex nature of capitalism, its production processes, and its societal impact. The book delves into the intricacies of commodities, labor theory of value, surplus value, and exploitation, arguing that capitalism is inherently unstable and prone to periodic crises. It also posits that the capitalist system ultimately leads to the concentration of wealth in fewer hands, causing social inequality and paving the way for its own demise. The book is widely regarded as a foundational text in the development of socialist and communist ideologies.
The 328th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1867
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 153
- Original Language
- German
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- Alternate Titles
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- Capital
- Capital: A Critique of Political Economy
- Das Kapital: Kritik der politischen Ökonomie
- El Capital
- Il Capitale
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