Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844

Exploring the impact of capitalism, the Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844 delves into how labor becomes essential for survival, transforming individuals into wage slaves. Marx contrasts this with a time when people could rely on nature for their needs, highlighting the shift to a system where work is solely a means to generate wealth rather than fulfill human potential. The text critiques how labor restricts true living, reducing existence to mere survival, and emphasizes the alienation experienced by workers in a capitalist society.