marx. economic and philosophic manuscripts of 1844

It is clear to see how the shift of the times toward mechanization made the human labor seem almost worthless. Later, we see he believes this is oK, because each individual within the species does not, by themselves, matter. Much quoting of Smith, Ricardo and Say, but then seems to re-arrange them into his own outlook that ignores the fundamental unit of decision making: the human individual. Accessible and influential, it is an important predecessor to the Communist Manifesto and essential to an understanding of Marxist theory. Regarded as one of his most important books, Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844 is a first glimpse at Marx's fascinating transition from philosophy to economics. Through a powerful mixture of history and economics, Marx explores the degenerative effect of capitalism on the proletariat and his true human nature.

With a focus on 'Marxist Humanism,' he describes the alienation of laborers in a capitalist system: since the results of their work belong to someone else, they are estranged from their own labor and can never function as freely productive beings. In this concise treatise, Marx presents an indictment of capitalism and its threat to the working man, his sense of self, and his ultimate potential. Combining elements of psychology, sociology, and anthropology, it is a profound examination of the human condition rooted in a philosophy of economics.

Written in 1844 as a series of notes, Marx's posthumously published critiques on the conditions of modern industrialist societies forms the foundation of the author's denunciation of capitalism.

Marx. economic and philosophic manuscripts of 1844