Marx's Theory of Alienated Labor and Its Contemporary Value: Based on "Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts of 1844" (Excerpts)

Ya Zhang

doi:10.62051/ijsspa.v9n1.09

Authors

Ya Zhang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62051/ijsspa.v9n1.09

Keywords:

Marx, Alienated Labor, Private Property, New Development Concept

Abstract

The theory of "alienated labor" is a crucial component of Marx's "Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts of 1844". It also provides strong support for analyzing the poverty of workers under the capitalist mode of production. Marx made extensive discussions on "alienated labor", constructed a relatively complete conceptual system, and systematically analyzed the fourfold determination of alienated labor as the primary content. On the basis of analyzing the fourfold determination, exploring the hidden relationship between alienated labor and private property, and seeking practical ways to eliminate alienated labor are the key to truly grasping Marx's theory of alienated labor. This theory is not only a major theoretical achievement of Marx's criticism of bourgeois political economy, but also an important breakthrough for the formation of his historical materialism. It can be said that the issue of alienation plays a connecting role in Marxism, especially in Marxist political economy. Considering the current development of China's economy and society in the context of the new era, the new development concept implemented in the development of socialism with Chinese characteristics embodies the practical significance and guiding value of Marx's theory of alienated labor: promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for man and nature through innovative development and green development; advancing the building of harmonious labor relations through shared development and open development; and facilitating the free and all-round development of human beings through coordinated development.

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