Karl Marx - UGC NET Sociology Notes
Introduction
Karl Marx (1818-1883) is associated with Conflict Theory and argued that class struggle drives
social change.
Key Concepts
- Historical Materialism
- Modes of Production: Primitive Communism, Slavery, Feudalism, Capitalism, Socialism,
Communism
- Bourgeoisie vs Proletariat
- Surplus Value
- Alienation
- Base and Superstructure
- Revolution and Classless Society
Important Works
The Communist Manifesto (with Friedrich Engels), Das Kapital.
Quick Revision
Father of Conflict Theory: Karl Marx.
Religion is the opium of the people.
Introduction
Karl Marx (1818-1883) is associated with Conflict Theory and argued that class struggle drives
social change.
Key Concepts
- Historical Materialism
- Modes of Production: Primitive Communism, Slavery, Feudalism, Capitalism, Socialism,
Communism
- Bourgeoisie vs Proletariat
- Surplus Value
- Alienation
- Base and Superstructure
- Revolution and Classless Society
Important Works
The Communist Manifesto (with Friedrich Engels), Das Kapital.
Quick Revision
Father of Conflict Theory: Karl Marx.
Religion is the opium of the people.
