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This 5 page paper examines Karl Marx's theory of alienation. How capitalism creates it, and how communism can be a solution, are issues discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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are cognitively removed from their general settings and circumstances because in fact they cannot identify with them. In other words, it is because the average man cannot identify with his
"work," as one of many for example working on an assembly line, that leads to problems. A Wal Mart cashier does not take pride in her work. She sells the
things to patrons in a round about way and does not even own the products. As someone who does not own the store, does not share in the wealth and
is paid a minimum wage, she cannot feel good about the means of production to which she attaches herself. In other words, she feels alienated because she is not involved
in her work. Unlike an artist for example that can create a whole thing, and then sell it, and then feel good about it, the factory worker is alienated. Of
course, alienation is a bit more than not feeling good. The sense of accomplishment, the joy and the freedom one feels in choosing a vocation and living a life of
meaning is significant. Alienation renders work meaningless. In todays day and age, the factory worker mentality is also seen in the cashier or general store worker. It is an
alienation that has seemingly persisted throughout the ages in a variety of settings. When Marx talked about alienation or the estrangement of labor he meant that people
are detached from the means of production, or their work. The capitalist system is largely responsible for this. In fact, one can see this is the case through a look
at modern society. In the United States today, the people are divided. There is a sense that there are still haves and "have nots" and in fact, the
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