AHSS*1100 Study Guide - Final Guide: Human Nature, Determinism, Relate
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Cultural capitalism: society acts as a band aid for things such as poverty. Blamed government for civil war due to illegitimate government. Alienation (a: workers who produce wealth but can"t keep it, 1) a from product of labour. Don"t control product: 2) a from process of labour. Means to end: 3) a from other workers. Relate to other workers through competition and not humanity: 4) a from themselves. Human nature: not innate, from environment which it shapes us. Economic determinism: environment shaped by economic forces, economic forces shape us, thing that is innate is drive to be productive (creative labour) How does industrial capitalism ruin happiness: work isn"t rewarding because we forced to work under certain conditions, boring jobs make us not want to be productive. Religion and church is the opium of people: told people that working class is under ruling class, media, schools and etc. work under ruling class, affordable goods and bribes.
