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Philosopher and revolutionary · 1818–1883

Karl Marx Political views on the 12 axes

Saw history as class struggle and called on workers of all countries to overthrow capitalism and build a classless, stateless society.

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Where Karl Marx stands

Our estimate from their writing and record. Axes they took no clear view on are left out.

Representation
Democratic50%50%Autocratic

Centrist

Power
Security65%35%Freedom

Statist

Diplomacy
Internationalist95%5%Nationalist

World Government

Military
Militarist60%40%Pacifist

Neutral

Economy
Equality100%0%Markets

Communist

Control
Planned100%0%Laissez-Faire

Planned Economy

Religion
Secular100%0%Religious

Antitheist

Culture
Progressive90%10%Traditional

Culturally Left

Technology
Technology80%20%Bioconservative

Accelerationist

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