Karl Kautsky Professions : Philosopher Born : October 16, 1854 Died : October 17, 1938 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Karl Kautsky The capitalist class rules but does not govern: it contents itself with ruling the government. Karl Kautsky government doe class Socialism without democracy is unthinkable. Karl Kautsky unthinkable socialism democracy The war brought things to a head, exposing the utter falsity and rottenness of Kautskyism from its very first day. Karl Kautsky falsity war firsts Similar Authors F. H. Bradley philosopher Irving Copi philosopher Ivan Ilyin philosopher Ivan Illich philosopher Bion of Borysthenes philosopher Bonaventure philosopher All Authors