Frued vs Marx
Freud and Marx
Marx and Freud both discussed the issues surrounding civilization, communism and freedom. The philosophers at times agree, and at other times disagree regarding the reasons for civilization, but for the most part, their ideas regarding liberty complement each other.
Freud believes that man is innately aggressive, whereas Marx believes that men are naturally good. This difference in beliefs is the basis for their differing points of view about civilization. Both philosophers believe that man is complex, as is displayed in his ability to perform high-order thinking skills. Further, both argue that under certain conditions in modern society, liberty is restricted and man is unable to live a full life. While Freud and Marx differ in their beliefs of why this occurs, both find that the loss of man's individuality and self is of significant concern, and thus base their philosophies on this dilemma.
Marx believes that man is naturally good, but the ownership of property has brought about aggression and selfishness. In other words, over time private property and money have corrupted man. Marx points out that throughout history, classes have existed, but were based on "feudal, patriarchal, and idyllic relations." Tradition and family relations determine a person's class. In the capitalistic society, however, only the ownership of property, the "naked self-interest cash payment," determines one's class. Marx describes the continuous conflict as an ongoing trend of class struggles. When many take a look at society they notice that with in classes there's always the oppressors and oppressed in continuous hostility towards each other. However, when this phenomenon ends it is normally a rebellious way.
Marx describes the two classes into which people are divided: the bourgeoisie and proletariats. The bourgeoisie are the property owners and the proletariats those property-less people who must sell their services for a living, also called
Marx and Freud both discussed the issues surrounding civilization, communism and freedom. The philosophers at times agree, and at other times disagree regarding the reasons for civilization, but for the most part, their ideas regarding liberty complement each other.
Freud believes that man is innately aggressive, whereas Marx believes that men are naturally good. This difference in beliefs is the basis for their differing points of view about civilization. Both philosophers believe that man is complex, as is displayed in his ability to perform high-order thinking skills. Further, both argue that under certain conditions in modern society, liberty is restricted and man is unable to live a full life. While Freud and Marx differ in their beliefs of why this occurs, both find that the loss of man's individuality and self is of significant concern, and thus base their philosophies on this dilemma.
Marx believes that man is naturally good, but the ownership of property has brought about aggression and selfishness. In other words, over time private property and money have corrupted man. Marx points out that throughout history, classes have existed, but were based on "feudal, patriarchal, and idyllic relations." Tradition and family relations determine a person's class. In the capitalistic society, however, only the ownership of property, the "naked self-interest cash payment," determines one's class. Marx describes the continuous conflict as an ongoing trend of class struggles. When many take a look at society they notice that with in classes there's always the oppressors and oppressed in continuous hostility towards each other. However, when this phenomenon ends it is normally a rebellious way.
Marx describes the two classes into which people are divided: the bourgeoisie and proletariats. The bourgeoisie are the property owners and the proletariats those property-less people who must sell their services for a living, also called