SOCI 2040 Chapter Notes -The Communist Manifesto, Friedrich Engels, The German Ideology
17 Oct 2013
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Sought the explanation for the nature of capitalism that spread across europe in 18-19th century: economic deficiencies and social injustice broke down capitalistic societies. Basis of his theoretical system, historical materialism came from georg w. f. Hegel"s philosophy of social change: marx had join the young hegelians (group of radical thinkers) while studying history and philosophy in berlin. Blacklisted by the berlin ministry of education for his radical views. Ideas led to creation of christian socialism (movement aimed to organize modern industrial society via social principles of christianity): counter capitalism the ethic of brotherhood and cooperation, social justice. Also studied the work of adam smith (1723-1790) and david ricardo (1772-1823), political economists: their work was the first representation of systematic examination of government policy and its relationship with nation"s economic growth. Associated with the league of the just and communist league. Collaborated with friedrich engels and produced the germany ideology and the communist. Manifesto: the german ideology (1845-1846), influenced by hegel.
