SOC100 Lecture 3: Chapter 6 Karl Marx and Max Weber

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Learning objectives: topics covered in this chapter include: Sociological thinking of karl marx and max weber. Basic concepts used by karl marx in his analysis of capitalist society. Max weber"s approach to the study of society. Marx proposed the concept of dialectical materialism instead. Friedrich engels: the condition of the working classes in england in 1844. The bourgeoisie: owners of the means of production. History of human societies: a history of class struggle. Social classes under the capitalist mode of production: Petite bourgeoisie: small and independent owners (farmers/small business owners) Wage labour:the physical or mental capacity sold for a wage. Alienation: a loss of control over the product or the process of making it during commodity production. The state will wither away, and all individuals will be free to achieve their full potential. Interpret it subjectively (not crunching numbers but personally trying to understand it; put yourself in their position/point of view)

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