Karl Marx Argued That, in Capitalist Society, Work Had Become

question 22

Essay

Karl Marx argued that, in capitalist society, work had become a commodity. In a few sentences, explain what he meant by this.

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Definitions:

Semantics

The study of meaning in language, including the analysis of the meanings of words, phrases, and sentences.

Interpersonal Intelligence

The ability to understand and interact effectively with others, recognizing their moods, motivations, and intentions.

Gardner's Multiple Intelligences

A theory proposed by Howard Gardner, suggesting that intelligence is not a single general ability but consists of multiple intelligences, including linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist intelligences.

Benjamin Whorf

An American linguist best known for his hypothesis that the structure of a language influences its speakers' perception and categorization of their world.