Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844

Summary

The «Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844» by Karl Marx present an early analysis of the capitalist system and its impact on human nature and society. In this work, Marx explores the concept of alienation, arguing that under capitalism, workers are alienated from the products of their labor, the production process, their human essence, and from other people. He criticizes capitalism for turning labor into a commodity and exploiting workers, leading to dehumanization and a loss of life's meaning. Marx also examines economic categories such as labor, capital, and private property, and their philosophical and social implications. This work lays the foundation for the further development of Marxist theory and the critique of capitalism.