Marx & Engels' The German Ideology (1846)

The German Ideology by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels critiques the philosophical idealism of their time, arguing that material conditions and economic systems shape human consciousness and societal structures. They introduce the concept of historical materialism, emphasizing that history is driven by class struggles rooted in the means of production.

 

This foundational work lays the groundwork for Marxist theory, challenging readers to rethink the relationship between ideology, economics, and social change.