Social Interactions and Collective Living Quiz

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What is the etymological origin of the word 'social'?

The word 'social' derives from the Latin word socii, meaning 'allies'.

Who were the Socii states and what was their historical significance?

The Socii states were historical allies of the Roman Republic, although they rebelled against Rome in the Social War of 91–87 BC.

According to Karl Marx, why are human beings considered social beings?

According to Karl Marx, human beings are intrinsically, necessarily, and by definition social beings who cannot survive and meet their needs other than through social cooperation and association.

What does Marx believe about the social characteristics of human beings?

<p>Marx believes that the social characteristics of human beings are an objectively given fact, stamped on them from birth and affirmed by socialization processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Marx, what relations must people enter into in order to produce and reproduce their material life?

<p>According to Marx, in producing and reproducing their material life, people must necessarily enter into relations of production.</p> Signup and view all the answers