Karl Marx Research Paper

Karl Marx’s theory of justice is rooted in the idea of economic equality for all members of society. There are several aspects that would need to be in place in order for a society to be considered economically equal and just. Marx believed that each individual of society should work according to their ability and benefit according to their needs. He believed that all wealth should be collected by the government and then redistributed evenly to all citizens in a society. Essentially, wealth redistribution consists of seizing the wealth of the greedy rich and giving it to the poor, using the government as a medium of redistribution. In The Communist Manifesto, Marx states that money can be acquired only "by the united action of all members

The first deficiency is the consideration of disabled individuals within Marx’s just economy. Within any society, there are individuals with disabilities that prevent them from holding a job and receiving income in the form of wages. Socrates would likely ask three questions. First, what function would disabled individuals serve in this economy? Second, how would a disabled individual within this society provide for their needs and their family’s needs? Third, would there be any government programs instated that would ensure the well-being of a disabled individual? Another deficiency is found when examining the cross-functionality of this system between Marx’s time period and today’s time period. During Marx’s life there were two main social classes: the rich and the poor. In today’s society, the rich and the poor still remain, however there is a third social class— the middle class. Socrates would likely ask Marx what role the middle class would play under his system of justice, and how wealth would be redistributed among three classes rather than

This relationship can be seen in a conversation between Athena and the Furies. In line 424 of act three, Athena asks the Furies “Is this your fugitive, are you hunting him?” to which the Furies reply “Yes, he saw fit to murder his mother.” Athena then asks “Was he forced? Did he fear the anger of another?” This is the first instance in the Oresteia in which reason is taken into consideration. Whereas the Furies are determined to seek revenge in every situation rather than thinking about a situation logically, Athena questions the circumstances in the situation to provide the most appropriate