Abstract

In this investigation the attempt is to give a critical evaluation of Karl Marx's particular concept of man and history in the light of his critical analysis of the capitalistic mode of production in the nineteenth century. The concept of alienated labour, the most substantial section of Marx's first manuscript, is stressed. ;In the attempt to introduce the reader to the problem of this discourse,we first of all attend to Marx's historical background and the most significant influences on his thoughts. An acquaintance with the life of Marx is essential for the true understanding of his philosophical thoughts. ;Secondly,we draw attention to Marx's dialectical and historical materialism. A beforehand knowledge of the latter is essential for the understanding of his anthropological view, considering that "diamat" and "histomat" is the foundation of his concept of man and history. ;Thirdly, we attend to Marx's concept of man as it culminates from his analysis of the structure of human society and Marx's materialistic concept of human history. ;As an extension to the latter, we discuss Marx's concept of alienated man with special emphasis on the phenomenon alienated labour. Other key issues are social alienation, alienated politics and alienated religion. ;Finally, the concerned investigation gives critical comments on the paradoxical nature and actuality of Marx's philosophy, shortcomings in his philosophy and the possibility of a contribution to the philosophical anthropology. ;The conclusion is drawn that Marx's interpretation of history, society and alienated man is to the point and that his philosophy can be seen as an indirect contribution to the awareness and brightening of the problem of man. But the solution Marx gave for the contradictions and human alienation is unpractical, untenable and unacceptable