Karl Marx and His Theory of Alienation: How It Can be Applied to Modern Society.

Alienation Marx the Spot. At the core of much of twentieth century political theory, is the concept of the alienation of labour, brought into prominence by the writings of Karl Marx. The oft mentioned Mr.Marx, is perhaps the most debated philosopher of the past century, and in this post-industrial age, the validity of his theories continue to questioned. As the labour force in developed countries dwindles in favour of off-shore production and the increased …

…most colourful tail, or a flower that smells like rotten meat to attract flies, nature has a marvelous way of creating its own forms of alienation. The key to a successful society is achieving the greatest good for the greatest number, and until another form of governing proves as beneficial, capitalism will reap the most positive results. * All quotes are from Marx, Karl. "Alienated Labor". Modern Political Thought. Ed. David Wootton Indianapolis, Indiana: Hackett, 1996. 790-797