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In the Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844 Marx explains how, under capitalism, people rely on labor to live. In the past people could rely on Nature itself for their natural needs; in modern society, if one wants to eat, one must work: it is only through money that one may survive. Thus, man becomes a slave to his wages. It is only through his work that he can find enough money to continue to live; but he doesn't simply live, he actually only survives, as a worker. Labor is only used to create more wealth, instead of achieving the fulfillment of human nature.
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Karl Marx, born on May 5, 1818, in Trier, Prussia, was a philosopher, economist, and revolutionary socialist. He studied law and philosophy at the universities of Bonn and Berlin, developing a keen interest in Hegelian philosophy. In 1841, Marx earned his doctorate from the University of Jena.In 1843, Marx moved to Paris, where he became involved in radical political circles and met Friedrich Engels, who would become his lifelong collaborator. Together, they co-authored "The Communist Manifesto" in 1848, articulating the principles of communism and advocating for the proletariat's uprising. Marx's critical analysis of capitalism culminated in his seminal work, "Das Kapital," published in 1867.Marx spent his later years in London, continuing his writing and political activism despite enduring financial hardship and health issues. He was actively involved in the International Workingmen's Association, promoting international socialism. Marx passed away on March 14, 1883, in London, leaving a profound legacy that influenced various political movements and ideologies worldwide.
