I wouldn't call either Rand or Max a philosopher. I would be more inclined to call Rand a poet and Marx an economist. (I must admit I am much less familiar with Marx's writings).
I place them in opposition to each other mostly because of their rather unique ability to instantly draw the ire of one large segment of the population while rallying another.
marx is definitely a philosopher in the hegelian tradition -- dialectical materialism is his great contribution. i wouldn't say it's inaccurate to describe him as an economist, though
I place them in opposition to each other mostly because of their rather unique ability to instantly draw the ire of one large segment of the population while rallying another.