Critique of alienation under capitalism from "summary" of Feuerbach - The Roots of the Socialist Philosophy. Theses on Feuerbach by Friedrich Engels,Karl Marx,Austin Lewis
The concept of alienation under capitalism refers to the separation of individuals from the fruits of their labor and the sense of disconnection that arises as a result. In capitalist societies, workers are often exploited by the owners of the means of production, leading to a sense of estrangement from their work and the products they create. This alienation is a central critique of capitalism, as it highlights the dehumanizing effects of a system that prioritizes profit over the well-being of individuals. Marx and Engels argue that under capitalism, workers are reduced to mere commodities, valued only for their ability to generate profit for their employers. Furthermore, the alienation experienced by work...
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