Question 1

When most people discuss Marx in the everyday, in what context is his work discussed? Is the common understanding of Marx's work, correct. Be specific.

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Question 2

What does Marx mean when he writes "…money is thus the object of eminent possession"?

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Question 3

According to Marx's materialist conception of history, what is the relationship between property and ideas or consciousness?

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Question 4

Explain the following types of estrangement under capitalism as outlined by Marx, using concrete examples: man from man-from one another by class. man from nature-from the natural resources that one depends on for production of goods. man from self- from what one makes and from what one is.

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Question 5

Explain in detail Marx's general formula for capital. In your explanation define and relate the connection commodities and surplus value have to the general formula.

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Question 6

Explain Marx's line "a commodity is therefore a mysterious thing simply because in it the social character of men's labour appears to them as an objective character stamped upon the product of that labour…"

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Question 7

Summarize the main points of Engels's The Origin of the Family, Private Property, and the State. What weaknesses are present in this theory? What are the strengths of this theory (that you feel are still valid today)?

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Question 8

Explain the role "pairing families" and monogamy play in the subjugation of women in civilized society.

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Question 9

Define Hegel's dialectical process. Explain its significance in relation to Marx's theory of history. Also explain its significance on Marx's basic theoretical orientation.

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Question 10

Discuss Marx's concept "the fetishism of commodities" from Capital.

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Question 11

Define Marx's concept of "species being." Discuss its significance in relation to his concept of alienation. Use specific quotes from the "Economic Manuscripts" for support.

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