Based off Marx's "Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts of 1844," identify and explain the different dimensions of alienation (estrangement) suffered by the worker as explained by Marx. Consider especially the nature of labor and production.

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Based off Marx's "Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts of 1844," identify and explain the different dimensions of alienation (estrangement) suffered by the worker as explained by Marx. Consider especially the nature of labor and production.

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In sociology, Karl Marx is considered one of the most important classical sociologist of all time. His theories, concept are widely supported and worked upon even in today's time. He is considered as a pioneer in the field. He is known for being an economic determinist. His theories center around the class conflict between proletariat and the bourgeoise.  He supported the rights of the workers by overthrowing capitalism and establishing socialism in its place. He gave five stages of the evolution of society from primitive communism, slavery, feudalism, capitalism and lastly communism/socialism. He believed that Capitalism will fail because it has its own seed of destruction. 

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