SY203 Study Guide - Final Guide: The German Ideology, Ken Morrison, Social Inequality

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The german ideology fundamental aims of the work and the materialist theory of history. Formations of modern social thought ken morrison (2006) In the theory of the german ideology, karl marx uses the term materialism" when he is referring to his ideology of the materialist theory of history. Karl marx"s materialist theory of history harmonizes society through social inequalities. Whether in the past or present, the materialist theory of history is a symbol of unity between societies. Marx believed that the primary task of a society is always economic. Marx had centered his historical focus to target the production of survival needs of a human. Marx"s theory has a specific focus that targets conflicting standards in an individual"s life and well being. The focus is centered around complete satisfaction based on material and economic needs for human survival. A group"s focus should always be the primary needs of survival, food shelter and clothing.