Idealist Idealist Materialist Nominalist Born: May 5th, 1818 in Trier, Prussia in Rhineland. First was called “Carl”. Died on March 17th, 1883 Trier benefited from Progressive Philosophy of the Enlightenment such as the public work projects. One of 9 children and only one to live until 40.
Raised with mix of Judaism, Christianity, and Secularism Raised with mix of Judaism, Christianity, and Secularism Karl’s Parents: Rabbi Mother: A Dutch Jew who, unlike her husband, was only semi-literate. She claimed to suffer from "excessive mother love", devoting much time to her family, and insisting on cleanliness within her home. Father: Lawyer, broke away from religious heritage by being the first to gain secular education.
Father: Represented departure from Jewish teachings and took the opportunities of trades and professions. Father: Represented departure from Jewish teachings and took the opportunities of trades and professions. Jews were once deprived.
Poet, Philosopher, Sociologist, Economist, Historian, and a major gain to Sociological Thought. Poet, Philosopher, Sociologist, Economist, Historian, and a major gain to Sociological Thought. Expert with controversy and opposing interpretations. A Revolutionist t to overthrow capitalism and fought for the rights of workers. Contributed to the Liberation of the Modern Proletariat. His Concept of Communism served as a guiding tool toward a perfect Society
Marx has been called "the first great user of Critical Method critical in social sciences." Marx has been called "the first great user of Critical Method critical in social sciences." He criticized speculative philosophy, equating metaphysics with ideology. By using the above approach, Marx attempted to separate key findings from ideological bias and it set him apart from many contemporary philosophers.
Believes that humans are not trapped in a predetermined state of being. Believes that humans are not trapped in a predetermined state of being. It is humans who made history, therefore they can change it. Viewed Capitalism as a step toward progressive society.
Realism v. Idealism: Since society can decide for itself, there are different interpretations Realism v. Idealism: Since society can decide for itself, there are different interpretations Realism v. Nominalism : The Tangible world and capitalism. -Ideas exist in tangible world. -Connects abstract to real. Idealist v. Materialist: -Not about spirituality - Human struggle and capital.