Marx and WeberMarx and Weber

The Time of Marx ( ) Born to “Middle-Class” family Influenced by philosophy of Hegel The “stench of progress” and the relationship with human rights (slavery, workers, women) Relationships create class History did not seem to be his emphasis! “The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles.” (Manifesto)

Why is this argument framed this way? Why is this argument framed this way? How does the work relate to the context of the author? How does the work relate to the context of the author? What makes this work Marxist? What makes this work Marxist? Can we find fault with the argument? Can we find fault with the argument?

How did Marxist and sociological approaches influence historians in other fields?

Marx and the Development of Capitalism: Primitive Feudalism Capitalism Tools make people exploitable Lord vs. Serf Capitalist vs. Worker In each of the first three revolutions, the bourgeoisie serves as the agent of transformation. Slave Socialism Communism Master vs. Slave The Emergence of Merchant capital and Manufacture came from: widening commerce, divisions of production, technical advancements, exploitation of labor by employers - all creating a new class relationship. Proletariat Wins!!!

What are the similarities and differences between Marx’s approach to understanding capitalism and Weber’s approach?

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