Marx in America / Andrew Hartman

Marx pinpointed the contradictions of the modern world, unlike any modern philosopher, unlike any philosopher, I would argue, since the 19th century. And his ideas inspired millions, tens of millions, hundreds of millions of people in the 20th century to revolt against the capitalist world. I think especially in the United States, his name exudes a sense of awe, fear, disgust, all of the above, often in combination with one another.