Exam 13: The Materialist: Karl Marx

Saint-Simon believed that economic conditions determined history.

Marx died in England.

Under capitalism, according to Marx, what do we believe provides our means of life?

In what way in Marx s view of history a deterministic view? Explain your answer. Does this mean that people are not masters of how their society is organized? What would Marx s response be, and do you agree?

Who, according to Marx, profits the most in a capitalist society?

Marx said that the point is to change the world.

What is not a means of production , for Marx?

Who cannot love, according to Erich Fromm?

What are Marx s criticisms of capitalism? Do you believe that they are (a) factually accurate, (b) legitimate? Explain and justify your answers.

What is the second epoch of history for Marx?

Do you agree with Marx s claims concerning alienation and surplus value ? If so, what do you think is the most powerful criticism of them--and why do you think that it is mistaken? If not, why not?

What relationship of production did Marx criticize most?

What is not a force of production , for Marx?

What does most philosophy lack, according to Marx?

A full human life is

Marx applied Hegel s concept of the dialectical process to history.

What is not part of the superstructure of society, according to Marx?

Marx was a life-long Hegelian.

What is dialectical materialism ? What are the historical stages that marx identified? Do you believe that his identification of these stages was correct, or not? Explain our answer.

The middle class are the proletariat.