
Ep. 355: Marx on Alienation (Part One)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Exploring Human Existence: The Distinction Between Survival and Self-Actualization
This chapter examines the philosophical debate between living to eat and eating to live, linking it to human self-consciousness and existence. It discusses Marx's views on labor, freedom, and self-actualization, emphasizing the importance of recognizing our higher faculties beyond mere survival.
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