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According to Karl Marx, how does he define human beings?
According to Karl Marx, how does he define human beings?
- Beings who are only social due to voluntary exchange
- Beings who can survive and meet their needs individually
- Individualistic and self-sufficient beings
- Intrinsically, necessarily, and by definition social beings (correct)
What is the etymological origin of the word 'social'?
What is the etymological origin of the word 'social'?
- Latin word socii, meaning 'allies' (correct)
- French word société, meaning 'society'
- Greek word societas, meaning 'community'
- Italian word società , meaning 'association'
How does Max Weber define human action as 'social'?
How does Max Weber define human action as 'social'?
- If it is solely based on individualistic goals and aspirations
- If it takes account of the behavior of others and is oriented in its course (correct)
- If it is independent of the subjective meanings attached to the action by individuals
- If it is not influenced by the behavior of others
What was the term 'socialism' directly related to in the 1830s?
What was the term 'socialism' directly related to in the 1830s?
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What were the Socii states in the etymological origin of the word 'social'?
What were the Socii states in the etymological origin of the word 'social'?
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