Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844Written in 1844 as a series of notes, Marx's posthumously published critiques on the conditions of modern industrialist societies forms the foundation of the author's denunciation of capitalism. Combining elements of psychology, sociology, and anthropology, it is a profound examination of the human condition rooted in a philosophy of economics. In this concise treatise, Marx presents an indictment of capitalism and its threat to the working man, his sense of self, and his ultimate potential. With a focus on "Marxist Humanism," he describes the alienation of laborers in a capitalist system: since the results of their work belong to someone else, they are estranged from their own labor and can never function as freely productive beings. Through a powerful mixture of history and economics, Marx explores the degenerative effect of capitalism on the proletariat and his true human nature. Regarded as one of his most important books, Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844 is a first glimpse at Marx's fascinating transition from philosophy to economics. Accessible and influential, it is an important predecessor to the Communist Manifesto and essential to an understanding of Marxist theory. |
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... of the alienation of the abstract , non - histori- cal and non - class man . Marx speaks of the " estrange- ment , " or " alienation , " of the labourer . He imparts an en- tirely new economic , class and historical content to the 7 .
... of the alienation of the abstract , non - histori- cal and non - class man . Marx speaks of the " estrange- ment , " or " alienation , " of the labourer . He imparts an en- tirely new economic , class and historical content to the 7 .
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... abstracts from them showing his servile dependence on these presuppositions and his resentment at this dependence merely in a nega- tive , unconscious and sophistical manner . { In this connection the critical theologian is either for ...
... abstracts from them showing his servile dependence on these presuppositions and his resentment at this dependence merely in a nega- tive , unconscious and sophistical manner . { In this connection the critical theologian is either for ...
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... abstract ac- tivity and a stomach , so he also becomes ever more de- pendent on every fluctuation in market - price , on the appli- cation of capitals , and on the mood of the rich . Equally , the increase in the class of people wholly ...
... abstract ac- tivity and a stomach , so he also becomes ever more de- pendent on every fluctuation in market - price , on the appli- cation of capitals , and on the mood of the rich . Equally , the increase in the class of people wholly ...
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... abstract labour , is considered by political economy only as a worker . Political economy can therefore advance the proposition that the proletar- ian , the same as any horse , must get as much as will enable him to work . It does not ...
... abstract labour , is considered by political economy only as a worker . Political economy can therefore advance the proposition that the proletar- ian , the same as any horse , must get as much as will enable him to work . It does not ...
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... abstract as a thing ; " labour is a commodity . " If the price is high , then the commodity is in great demand ; if the price is low , then the commodity is in great supply , " the price of labour as a commodity must fall lower and ...
... abstract as a thing ; " labour is a commodity . " If the price is high , then the commodity is in great demand ; if the price is low , then the commodity is in great supply , " the price of labour as a commodity must fall lower and ...
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