SOCI 303- Marx’s sociology was greatly influenced by the German philosopher G.W.F

Assignment
Instructions
Write a 3-5 page, double spaced
paper on 1 of the following topics. The essay should be in APA format and it
should be properly cited.

Topic:
Marx’s sociology was greatly influenced by the German philosopher G.W.F.
Hegel. Using at least two academic sources in addition to our textbook,
explain the main points of Hegel’s philosophy that informed Marx’s up and
coming sociological thought. Explain the concept of the dialectic, a key
concept for both Hegel and Marx. How did Hegel and Marx view the
dialectical dynamic? Additionally, Hegel described the process of
evolution as “occurring beyond the control of people and their activities”
(Ritzer, 2010, p.21). Did Marx agree with this view? Please
explain.
Or

Topic:
Using at least two academic sources
in addition to our text, explain Durkheim’s thesis on social solidarity in
different types of societies. What does Durkheim mean by
“anomie?” Which type of society is most likely to contain citizens who
suffer from anomie? Why does this happen in this type of society? How
does Durkheim’s concept of anomie compare and contrast with Marx’s concept of
alienation? How are both anomie and alienation tied to the type of society
in which people live?
.apus.edu/access/content/group/arts-and-humanities-common/Sociology/SOCI303/Grading%20Scales/Essay%20Grading%20Rubric.docx”>This Assignment meets the following course
objectives:
· Clarify
Marx’s use of the dialectic.
· Describe
Marx’s concept of alienation and explain why it occurs in capitalism.
· Summarize
Durkheim’s The Division of Labor, that differentiates between mechanical and
organic solidarity.
·
Describe the
three main abnormal/pathological forms of adaptation to the division of labor,
according to Durkheim.

Book References

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