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Wood, Allen Karl Marx 2004 Book Marx Marx, Philosophy, Alienation, Historical Materialism, Social Class, Morality, Ethics, Atheism, Value Theory
Citation Wood, Allen 2004 Book Marx Philosophy Alienation Historical Materialism Social Class Morality Ethics Atheism Value Theory Marx

Karl Marx

by Wood, Allen (2004)

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This is one of the most respected books on Marx's philosophical thought. Wood explains Marx's views from a philosophical standpoint and defends him against common misunderstandings and criticisms. All the major philosophical topics in Marx's work are considered: the central concept of alienation; historical materialism and Marx's account of social classes; the nature and social function of morality; philosophical materialism and Marx's atheism; and Marx's use of the Hegelian dialectical method and the Marxian theory of value.

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Marx, Philosophy, Alienation, Historical Materialism, Social Class, Morality, Ethics, Atheism, Value Theory

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Marx

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