Marxism and National Socialism
Marxism served as a mere stepping stone for Hitler's rise to power, rather than a guiding ideology. The historical context reveals that to engage with the German working class, political parties had to adopt socialist rhetoric, especially during a time when Germany was rapidly industrializing and competing for global dominance. The evolution of the German Socialist Party highlights the complexities of political identity and the manipulation of worker sentiments.In this clip
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Richard Wolff: Marxism and Communism | Lex Fridman Podcast #295
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