AN101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: For Marx, Social Inequality
Document Summary
Raised a religious jew, but took a step back and looked at religion in terms of how it operated. He pioneered technique of trying to be analytical of religion without being biased and showcasing one"s own religion. What we often say in religion is god creates us, humans are the way we are because of god, durkheim opposed this, we humans create god in our own image. It has more to do with us and the things we value. The social parameters at work mirror and parallel our spiritual beliefs. Life is full of ordinary activities, looking after kids profane. Sacred things we think are spiritually important. Every society has profane but sets aside for sacred. Keen on connection between society and ideology. Advocated that workers should look at their situation and demand order. Social inequality was a large issue that had to be addressed. Marx missed the boat in religion with a lot of ways.
