Economic & Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844

The Economic & Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844 present Karl Marx's early critiques of economics and philosophy, particularly targeting G.W.F. Hegel. Written in 1844 but published posthumously in 1927, these notes explore themes of private property, communism, and the nature of money. A significant focus is Marx's concept of alienation, highlighting how modern industrial societies lead to the estrangement of wage-workers from their own lives. These manuscripts are crucial for understanding the foundations of Marxist thought.