Critique of the Gotha Programme

Book Review

Karl Marx's «Critique of the Gotha Programme» is an important document in which the author analyzes and critiques the draft programme proposed for the unification of German socialist parties in 1875. Marx focuses on the programme's shortcomings, particularly regarding wealth distribution and the role of the state in a socialist society. He emphasizes that the programme is insufficiently radical and does not reflect the true interests of the working class. Critics note that in his work, Marx highlights the necessity of transitioning from capitalism to communism through the dictatorship of the proletariat, which sparks debates and controversies among followers and opponents of Marxism. This work is considered a significant contribution to the development of Marxist theory and continues to be a subject of study and discussion in academic circles.