What did Marx have in common with the philosophies of the Enlightenment What relationship did he see between economics and politics Between economics and thought?

Marx shared the Enlightenment focus on reason, critique of religious authority, and belief in progress through social change. He saw economics and politics as deeply intertwined, with economic systems shaping political power dynamics and ideological structures. Marx believed that economic relations influenced thought and ideology, with dominant ideas in society reflecting the interests of the ruling economic class.