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#1104 Vanessa Wills: Marx's Ethical Vision

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Marx's Morality and Individuality

This chapter examines Marx's view on morality, ideology, and individuality, emphasizing that true human nature is defined by labor and social interactions, rather than isolation. It contrasts bourgeois ethics with Marxist thought, highlighting how capitalism limits individual potential and shapes human relations. Through the lens of historical materialism, the chapter challenges traditional notions of rights and morality, proposing a vision of a communist future where these concepts transform in the absence of class antagonism.

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