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What does Marx propose about the way society is organized?
What does Marx propose about the way society is organized?
Through philosophical realism or idealism.
Which of the following characterized the 19th century, according to Marx?
Which of the following characterized the 19th century, according to Marx?
- Critical Capital (correct)
- Natural Classes
- Feudal System
- Capitalist Organization (correct)
Marx believes that individualism is a strong theoretical perspective.
Marx believes that individualism is a strong theoretical perspective.
False (B)
Marx emphasizes the historical importance of social ______.
Marx emphasizes the historical importance of social ______.
What is production, according to Marx?
What is production, according to Marx?
What does the productive force aim to do?
What does the productive force aim to do?
How does Marx describe the existence of classes?
How does Marx describe the existence of classes?
Classes are considered a natural occurrence in Marx's view.
Classes are considered a natural occurrence in Marx's view.
Who pays rent to the ruling class in a feudal system?
Who pays rent to the ruling class in a feudal system?
What role do social relations of production play, according to Marx?
What role do social relations of production play, according to Marx?
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Marx's Point of Departure
- Society's organization is rooted in philosophical realism or idealism.
- The 19th century witnessed the rise of critiques against capitalism.
- Two perspectives emerged: critics of capitalism and economists who defended capitalist realism.
- Marx critiques the prevailing individualist and capitalist worldview.
- Emphasizes the historical significance of social organization over individualism.
Marx's Analysis of Production
- Production is not a perpetual entity; it requires specific conditions to occur.
- The productive force is focused on enhancing overall productivity levels.
- Social relations of production play a critical role in shaping the dynamics of productivity.
Forms of State
- Primitive communism is characterized by the absence of excess resources.
- The state's existence relies on taxation as a source of funding.
Central Element of Class Struggle
- Classes emerge from struggles concerning access to excess resources.
- Certain societal groups dominate others influenced by social relations of production.
- These relations dictate the interactions and hierarchies among different groups.
Understanding Feudalism
- Classes are not inherent; their formation is influenced by historical context.
- Some groups have historically lacked a significant role in societal structures.
- Taxation practices in feudal systems require peasants to pay rents to the ruling class.
- The ruling class's role includes distributing or producing goods within society.
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