Karl Korsch

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1. When was Karl Korsch born?August 15, 1886
2. When did Karl Korsch die?October 21, 1961
3. What nationality was Karl Korsch?German
4. What is the primary fields?Marxist theory, political philosophy, social theory
5. What is the key work?Marxism and Philosophy (1923)
6. Who was Karl Korsch?Karl Korsch was a German thinker who studied Marxism and wanted to change how people understood the world.

Marxist theoretician: An academic who critically analyzes and develops the theories of Karl Marx concerning society, economics, and history.
Political philosopher: An intellectual who investigates fundamental questions about governance, justice, rights, and the nature of political power.
Second International: A historical international organization of socialist and labor parties (1889-1916) that debated and formulated Marxist doctrine.
Western Marxism: A broad intellectual tradition of Marxist thought originating in Western Europe and North America, often emphasizing culture, ideology, and philosophy.