Digital Theorist Map: Marx vs. Durkheim

Presented by

LAM Ho Chit

LAU Kin Bong

LEE Chi Hung

NG Wing Yan

PUN Tsz Shan

TAM Cheuk Wing

Their theory pathways and what is their similarity and differences?

In this Digital Theorist Map, we are going to compare the works of Karl Marx and Emile Durkheim to show the sociologist theory views similarity and differences. The reason why choosing Marx and Durkheim to compare is because they have quite diverse sociological view, Durkheim had made critiques on Marx’s theories that Durkheim criticized Marx only focuses on economic factors, not doing empirical research, Marx’s ways of doing Sociology. Durkheim also has a different viewpoint on the region with Marx that from the divergence between them, we might have got some insight about how sociological theories build to meant for.

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From Study and Critique to the Marxist Ideological Movement

Karl Marx (1818-1883). What will you think immediately about him? Communism, Revolution, or A big old man. As one of the most influential thinkers in modern history, Marx’s revolutionary ideas reshaped modern philosophy and created a new ideology. Marx has established a critical framework for understanding capitalist society, understanding history using materialism. He has introduced terms like dialectical materialism, class struggle, and exploitation and surplus value. His idea has lasted for centuries till now, influencing big nations like the USSR, China, Cuba, and Joseon. For such a great man, we should be very curious about his life. How can his childhood shape his contribution? What is he doing in his lifetime?

Influences on Karl Marx’s revolutionary thought

n this digital map, we aim to explore the life and ideas of Karl Marx, with a specific focus on ten locations which are closely related to Marx’s work. The locations include Trier, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Cologne, Paris, Brussels, Manchester, Switzerland and London.