Alienation in Marx Theory: Do We All Feel Disconnected Today?

Alienation in Marx Theory: Do We All Feel Disconnected Today?

Introduction In the 19th century, Karl Marx revolutionized social thought by exposing the underlying dynamics of capitalism that shape human relations, labor, and consciousness. Among his most profound concepts is alienation, a condition that describes the estrangement of individuals from their work, the products they create, and ultimately from themselves and others. Marx’s theory of … Read more

Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism by Max Weber: A Sociological Analysis

Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism by Max Weber: A Sociological Analysis

Introduction Among the classics of sociology, Max Weber’s The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1905) stands as a landmark in understanding the relationship between religion, culture, and economic life. While Karl Marx emphasized material conditions and economic structures in shaping society, Weber took a different route: he sought to understand how ideas, beliefs, … Read more