Both Buddha and Karl Marx sought to address social injustices from "summary" of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, Writings and Speeches: Philosophy of Hinduism ; India and the pre-requisites of communism ; Revolution and counter-revolution ; Buddha or Karl Marx by Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar,Vasant Moon
Both Buddha and Karl Marx were visionaries who recognized the prevalence of social injustices in their respective societies and sought to bring about change. While Buddha focused on the spiritual realm, Marx concentrated on the material conditions of society. Buddha, through his teachings, aimed to alleviate the suffering caused by the caste system and inequality prevalent in ancient India. He preached compassion, non-violence, and equality, advocating for a more just and humane society where all individuals were treated with dignity and respect. On the other hand, Karl Marx critiqued the capitalist system and the exploitation of the working class by the bourgeoisie. He believed that the root cause ...
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