Marx

13. Discuss Marx's concept of alienation. In what ways are human beings alienated and why? How can this be overcome, if at all?

14. What does Marx think about ideas? How are ideas related to productive activity, to political struggles, and to historical change?

15. What is the bourgeoisie according to Marx? Why has it emerged and what are the consequences of its emergence? What does Marx's discussion of the bourgeoisie reveal about his overall theory of classes and historical change?

16. What is communism according to Marx? How does it develop out of capitalism? What does Marx say will happen to private property and freedom under communism? What space (if any) does Marx think that communism will provide for individuals to develop themselves as human beings?

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