Marx's teaching on alienation and exploitation (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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According to Marx, what is alienation?
According to Marx, what is alienation?
When humans are dehumanized and can't live fulfilling lives
How does Marx define exploitation?
How does Marx define exploitation?
Humans treated as objects and used as means to an end
In the feudal system, who owned the land and means of producing food?
In the feudal system, who owned the land and means of producing food?
The feudal lords
What did serfs have to give to lords in return for working the land?
What did serfs have to give to lords in return for working the land?
Their surplus
Who are the bourgeoisie according to Marx?
Who are the bourgeoisie according to Marx?
Wealthy who own the means of production
Who are the proletariat?
Who are the proletariat?
The workers
What is alienation of the worker from their product?
What is alienation of the worker from their product?
Worker doesn't control what they produce
Why does alienation from the act of production occur?
Why does alienation from the act of production occur?
Work is repetitive and offers no satisfaction
What is 'Gattungswesen'?
What is 'Gattungswesen'?
The species-essence or innate potential
How are workers alienated from other workers?
How are workers alienated from other workers?
They compete in the labor market
Why did Marx say 'religion is the opium of the people'?
Why did Marx say 'religion is the opium of the people'?
Religion gives false hopes and illusions
What are subsistence wages?
What are subsistence wages?
Wages just enough to cover bare necessities