Rosa Luxemburg

Rosa Luxemburg was a Polish-German Marxist theorist and revolutionary socialist, known for her contributions to Marxist thought and her critiques of orthodox Marxism. She emphasized the importance of democracy and spontaneity in the socialist movement, arguing against rigid party structures. Luxemburg believed in historical materialism, which asserts that material conditions shape society's development. She critiqued capitalism’s exploitative nature and advocated for revolutionary change through mass action. Her ideas contributed to the development of critical theory, influencing later thinkers and movements by highlighting the need for social justice and empowerment of the working class.