Karl Marx on Alienation

BBC Radio , 2015

Level: beginner

Perspective:	Marxian Political Economy
Topic:	Labour & Care, Reflection of Economics
Format:	Short Film
Duration:	00:01:57
Link:	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ4VzhIuKCQ

According to Karl Marx, work should satisfy people and encourage creativity. But the capitalist production, the separation of labour and the exploitation of workers alienates them from their products.

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