Marx's Views on Nature and Production Factors

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Match the philosopher with their theory about human nature:

Thomas Hobbes = Humans are inherently evil and selfish Jean-Jacques Rousseau = Humans are born free and equal Karl Marx = Humans are driven by class struggle Unknown = Humans are inherently good and altruistic

Match the philosopher with their social contract theory:

Thomas Hobbes = Humans give up their rights to a sovereign Jean-Jacques Rousseau = People selflessly bind themselves for the common good Karl Marx = The proletariat will overthrow the bourgeoisie Unknown = Social contract is a myth

Match the philosophical concept with its description:

The State of Nature = A state where humans have primitive knowledge and are equal The Social Contract = An agreement between individuals to give up their rights The General Will = The collective desire of the people for the common good The Leviathan = A symbol of the sovereign's power

Match the philosopher with their statement:

Thomas Hobbes = Humans had primitive knowledge, but they are all equal and equally have the right to do whatever they see necessary for their survival. Jean-Jacques Rousseau = Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains. Karl Marx = From each according to his ability, to each according to his need. Unknown = All humans are born equal and free. Signup and view all the answers

Match the philosopher with their work:

Thomas Hobbes = The Leviathan Jean-Jacques Rousseau = The Social Contract Karl Marx = Das Kapital Unknown = The Wealth of Nations Signup and view all the answers

Match the philosopher with their theory of human behavior:

Thomas Hobbes = Humans are driven by self-interest Jean-Jacques Rousseau = Humans are driven by a sense of community Karl Marx = Humans are driven by economic class Unknown = Humans are driven by reason Signup and view all the answers

Match the philosophers with their notable ideas:

Jean-Jacques Rousseau = Humans are like puppets of society, trying to conform to social standards. Mary Wollstonecraft = Girls should be educated alongside boys and have equal opportunities. John Rawls = In the Original Position, people should use reason and logic, without knowing their social positions. Karl Marx = Reality consists of material world and the totality of the natural environment. Signup and view all the answers

Match the concepts with their definitions:

Inorganic Nature = Product of humanity's alterations and utilization of the natural environment Organic Nature = Natural environment as it is, including social life and human consciousness Relations of Production = How people are related to each other in terms of means of production ownership and access Means of Production = Raw materials, instruments, human capital, and experienced labor Signup and view all the answers

Match the historical epochs with their characteristic social systems:

Primitive and Communal = Hunting and Gathering Slavery = Slave owners and slaves Feudal = Class system Capitalist = Bourgeoisie and Proletariat Signup and view all the answers

Match the philosophers with their primary concerns:

Karl Marx = Economic and social inequalities Jean-Jacques Rousseau = Human freedom and the effects of societal pressures Mary Wollstonecraft = Women's rights and education John Rawls = Justice and fairness in society Signup and view all the answers

Match the concepts with their explanations:

Dual Nature of Reality = Material world and the totality of the natural environment Factors of Production = Means of production and relations of production Veil of Ignorance = Not knowing one's social position in society Self-Love = Corrupting influence that hinders genuine freedom Signup and view all the answers

Match the philosophers with their notable contributions:

Mary Wollstonecraft = Founder of modern feminist thought in the English-speaking world John Rawls = Proposed the Original Position thought experiment Jean-Jacques Rousseau = Exposed how societal pressures lead to human corruption Karl Marx = Divided history into five epochs of social systems Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Believed that human beings are inherently evil and selfish
The state of nature is characterized by primitive knowledge, equality, and the right to do whatever is necessary for survival
Developed the Four Operations of Thought Process:
- Perception
- Imagination
- Memory
- Thinking
Introduced the concept of the Social Contract, where individuals transfer their right to rule themselves to a sovereign (The Great Leviathan) for the good of everyone

People are born free, but are inherently chained by society
Rousseau's Social Contract involves:
- Selfless binding for the sake of the common good
- No subjecting to authority or person
- Everyone is sovereign
- The General will is directed to the common good of everyone

Karl Marx and Marxism

Asserted that reality is a material world with a dual nature: inorganic and organic
Inorganic nature refers to the product of humanity's alterations and utilization of the natural environment
Organic nature refers to the natural environment, social life, and human consciousness
Introduced the concept of Production Factors:
- Means of Production (raw materials, instruments, and human capital)
- Relations of Production (how people are related to each other considering the means of production)
Developed the Five Epochs of History, each with differing social systems and relations of production:
- Primitive and Communal
- Slavery
- Feudal
- Capitalist
- Socialist and Communist

Jean-Jacques Rousseau on Human Corruption

Rousseau believed that self-love corrupts humans because it leads to a desire to conform to social standards and forget one's individual freedom
Humans are like puppets of society, trying to catch up to others and forgetting their own freedom

Mary Wollstonecraft on Women's Oppression

Asserted that girls' education should not be limited or dependent on boys', but rather equal and alongside boys
Argued that women with superior talents and skills are not able to actualize their potential due to society's unfair treatment

John Rawls on Justice

Proposed the Original Position thought experiment, where people use reason and logic to reach a fair and impartial agreement on society, without knowing their actual positions
Suggested that, under the veil of ignorance, humans can reach a fair agreement on what society should be based on justice as fairness

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Explore Marx's ideas on the nature of reality, including inorganic and organic nature, and the two aspects of production factors: means of production and relations of production.