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The Industrial Revolution and Marxism: Rabbi Ze'ev Sultanovitch
This lecture examines the harsh social conditions of the 19th-century Industrial Revolution that gave rise to socialism. Rabbi Ze'ev Sultanovitch analyzes the plight of factory workers, child labor, and the emergence of a wealthy financial aristocracy. The discussion explores Karl Marx's critique of capitalism, class struggle, and the vision of communism, alongside a critical look at what Marx failed to account for regarding human nature. The lesson concludes by examining core liberal principles such as freedom, equality, and fraternity.