Sayers, Sean (2005) Why Work? Marx and Human Nature. Science & Society, 69 (4). pp. 606-616. ISSN 0036-8237. (doi:10.1521/siso.2005.69.4.606) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:2718)
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Abstract
Why work? Most people say that they work only as a means to earn a living. This instrumental view is also implied by the hedonist account of human nature which underlies utilitarianism and classical economics and which has been influential in recent `analytical’ Marxism. It is argued in this paper that Marx's concept of alienation involves a more satisfactory theory of human nature which is rooted in Hegel's philosophy. According to this, we are productive beings and work is potentially a fulfilling activity. The fact that it is not experienced as such is shown to be at the basis of Marx's critique of capitalist society.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| DOI/Identification number: | 10.1521/siso.2005.69.4.606 |
| Subjects: |
B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General) J Political Science > JC Political theory |
| Divisions: | Divisions > Division of Arts and Humanities > School of Culture and Languages |
| Depositing User: | Sean Sayers |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Apr 2008 15:01 UTC |
| Last Modified: | 09 Mar 2023 11:29 UTC |
| Resource URI: | https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/2718 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes) |
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