The article explores the connection between Hegel's and Marx's ideas about society and consciousness. It shows that many important concepts in Marx's work were actually first developed by Hegel. The study also highlights the similarities in their theories about religion, capitalism, and the state, emphasizing the importance of individual freedom. Western Marxism is found to be more influenced by young Marx and Feuerbach than by Hegel. The analysis concludes that combining Marx's and Hegel's ideas could enhance social thought and political action.