Which Marx book should I read first?

The Communist Manifesto is definitely the best place to start. Another popular introduction to Marxism is Frederick Engels’s Socialism: Utopian and Scientific, which not only places Marx’s ideas in their historical context, but also clearly and concisely summarizes them.

How do I start studying Marxism?

If you’re interested in political marxism, start with the Communist Manifesto. Then read Engel’s Principles of Communism and Marx’s Critique of the Gotha programme. If you’re interested in the philosophical aspects, I’m told it’s a good idea to start with the Theses on Feuerbach.

What is Karl Marx most important book?

The Communist Manifesto
His best-known titles are the 1848 pamphlet The Communist Manifesto and the three-volume Das Kapital (1867–1883). Marx’s political and philosophical thought had enormous influence on subsequent intellectual, economic, and political history.

Should I read Das Kapital?

It is a must read but only if you are truly curious about capitalism. It is still the foremost authority on capitalism. You have to really want it otherwise don’t waste your time. It’s not a simple read.

What is Marxism in a nutshell?

Marxism is a social, political, and economic philosophy named after Karl Marx. It examines the effect of capitalism on labor, productivity, and economic development and argues for a worker revolution to overturn capitalism in favor of communism.

Is communism and Marxism the same?

A political ideology based on Karl Marx’s ideas is known as Marxism. A political system based on Marxist ideology is known as Communism. A stateless society where all the people are considered equal and treated equally is known as Communism. Marxism is a way to view the world, a system of analysis.

What do you read before capital?

You could start with books like ‘A very short introduction to Marxism’ or Terry Eagleton’s short but nice introduction to Marx. You can also try the ‘ABC of Communism’ which is quite a bit older. These books present a summary of the ideas that Marx developed over many different books/articles.