Which of the following best summarizes Karl Marx's view of the social world?
A) Society is shaped by the competing interests of workers and capitalists.
B) Religion is the basis of social bonds.
C) Societies' shared values and goals allow for cultural growth.
D) The nature of capitalism creates great wealth and crushing poverty.

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Karl Marx believed that capitalism created a society in which the wealthy capitalist class exploited the working class, leading to great wealth for a few at the expense of crushing poverty for the many. Marx believed that this exploitation was a fundamental flaw in the social system and that a more equitable and just society could only be achieved through a socialist revolution.

Which of the Following Best Summarizes Karl Marx's View of the Social