Introduction Historical materialism is a theory developed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels to explain how societies develop and change over time. It is based on the idea that material conditions, especially economic production, shape social structures, politics, and ideas. In simple terms, it means that history is driven not by ideals or morality but […]
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Understanding of ‘History’ in Marx’s Philosophy Introduction In Marx’s philosophy, history is not just a record of events but a process driven by economic and social forces. He believed that human history is shaped by material conditions and class struggles, a concept known as historical materialism. Main Ideas History progresses through stages: primitive communism, slavery,
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(a): Marx’s Historical Materialism Karl Marx (1818–1883) was a German philosopher, economist, and social theorist whose ideas have had a huge impact on politics, economics, and society. One of his most important contributions is Historical Materialism. This concept explains how human history is shaped by material or economic conditions. To keep it simple, Marx believed
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