Karl Marx’s moral philosophy and critical views of Western morality

This article reflects on Karl Marx’s moral thought, and his critical views of (human) rights, Christianity, Kant, and utilitarianism, and what he considers an alternative. The question of whether we should still take his moral approach seriously in today’s context is also briefly addressed towards t...

Full description

Saved in:  
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jones, Christopher D. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Journals Online & Print:
Drawer...
Fernleihe:Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste
Published: Univ. 2023
In: Verbum et ecclesia
Year: 2023, Volume: 44, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-9
Further subjects:B Human Nature
B Utilitarianism
B Communism
B Vanessa Wills
B Labour
B Christianity
B Capitalism
B Materialism
B Rights
B Morality
B Alienation
B Karl Marx
B Kant
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
Volltext (kostenfrei)

MARC

LEADER 00000caa a2200000 4500
001 1880089777
003 DE-627
005 20240325174209.0
007 cr uuu---uuuuu
008 240206s2023 xx |||||o 00| ||eng c
024 7 |a 10.4102/ve.v44i1.2877  |2 doi 
035 |a (DE-627)1880089777 
035 |a (DE-599)KXP1880089777 
040 |a DE-627  |b ger  |c DE-627  |e rda 
041 |a eng 
084 |a 1  |2 ssgn 
100 1 |e VerfasserIn  |0 (DE-588)1185671986  |0 (DE-627)1665041293  |4 aut  |a Jones, Christopher D. 
109 |a Jones, Christopher D.  |a Jones, Chris 
245 1 0 |a Karl Marx’s moral philosophy and critical views of Western morality  |c Chris Jones 
264 1 |c 2023 
336 |a Text  |b txt  |2 rdacontent 
337 |a Computermedien  |b c  |2 rdamedia 
338 |a Online-Ressource  |b cr  |2 rdacarrier 
520 |a This article reflects on Karl Marx’s moral thought, and his critical views of (human) rights, Christianity, Kant, and utilitarianism, and what he considers an alternative. The question of whether we should still take his moral approach seriously in today’s context is also briefly addressed towards the end. This is done partly through the lens of American philosopher Vanessa Wills from The George Washington University, United States of America (US). More specifically, Marx’s view of materialism, human nature, morality, and labour are discussed, after which human nature and certain needs are addressed. This is followed by his view of alienation under capitalism, his arguments for communism, and morality as an objective, universal, and historical phenomenon. Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: This article implies that we cannot afford to lose our grip (and consensus) on what morality is. By critical discussion and comparison of empirical scientific findings on the emergence and nature of morality across, among others, religious and philosophical traditions, we stand a chance to better understand morality and to cooperate more effectively in tackling and solving global challenges. 
601 |a Marx, Karl 
601 |a Philosophie 
601 |a Western 
650 4 |a Christianity 
650 4 |a Kant 
650 4 |a Karl Marx 
650 4 |a Vanessa Wills 
650 4 |a Alienation 
650 4 |a Capitalism 
650 4 |a Communism 
650 4 |a Human Nature 
650 4 |a Labour 
650 4 |a Materialism 
650 4 |a Morality 
650 4 |a Rights 
650 4 |a Utilitarianism 
773 0 8 |i Enthalten in  |t Verbum et ecclesia  |d Pretoria : Univ., 1995  |g 44(2023), 1, Seite 1-9  |h Online-Ressource  |w (DE-627)367636581  |w (DE-600)2116019-3  |w (DE-576)311829287  |x 2074-7705  |7 nnns 
773 1 8 |g volume:44  |g year:2023  |g number:1  |g pages:1-9 
856 |u https://verbumetecclesia.org.za/index.php/ve/article/download/2877/6862  |x unpaywall  |z Vermutlich kostenfreier Zugang  |h publisher [oa journal (via doaj)] 
856 4 0 |u https://doi.org/10.4102/ve.v44i1.2877  |x Resolving-System  |z kostenfrei  |3 Volltext 
856 4 0 |u https://verbumetecclesia.org.za/index.php/ve/article/view/2877  |x Verlag  |z kostenfrei  |3 Volltext 
951 |a AR 
ELC |a 1 
LOK |0 000 xxxxxcx a22 zn 4500 
LOK |0 001 4477926103 
LOK |0 003 DE-627 
LOK |0 004 1880089777 
LOK |0 005 20240206141647 
LOK |0 008 240206||||||||||||||||ger||||||| 
LOK |0 040   |a DE-Tue135-1  |c DE-627  |d DE-Tue135-1 
LOK |0 092   |o n 
LOK |0 852   |a DE-Tue135-1 
LOK |0 852 1  |9 00 
LOK |0 935   |a inzs  |a inzo 
OAS |a 1 
ORI |a TA-MARC-ixtheoa001.raw