Marx’s argument that capitalism is not fit for human consumption
Explicate Marx’s argument that capitalism is not fit for human consumption. How does this argument relate to his theory of human nature and the concept of alienation?
How do you understand Karl Marx’s argument, explain and analyse it by referring to primary sources (Marx’s writings) and secondary sources (what other theorists have written about Marx) and your own views, but please do not forget to make links with existing theories. Please also talk about the relation between work and human nature in Marx. Again, please refer to primary sources (Marx’s writings) and secondary sources (what other theorists have written about Marx)your own views, but please do not forget to make links with existing theories.
Explicate and discuss the notion of alienation in Marx. Some things to consider from the lecture notes: relation to the critique of religion and Feuerbach, the four aspects of labour alienation, the commodification of labour exploitation. Give examples to illustrate your arguments
Conclusion: Please wrap up and summarize the argument of the essay, say whether you agree or not with Marx’s argument, again substantiating your point of view with links to the literature as well as by using historical and contemporary examples.
Please also talk about what Karl Marx means by ‘so-called primitive accumulation’, how Marx defines ‘capital’, the role of class in the formation of capitalism, why capitalism gives rise to the industrial revolution and what the role is in the division of labour in the industrial revolution.