Karl Kautsky

Karl Kautsky was a prominent Marxist thinker and political theorist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played a key role in the Second International, a federation of socialist parties. Kautsky is known for advocating a democratic and gradual approach to socialism, contrasting with more revolutionary views. His works focused on the importance of class struggle, the role of the proletariat, and the need for political organization. While influential, his ideas later faced criticism, especially from more radical factions, as political environments evolved leading up to World War I and beyond.