Marx argued capitalism alienates workers

Karl Marx, the 19th-century philosopher, famously critiqued capitalism for alienating workers. He believed it estranged them from the products they create, the act of production, their fellow workers, and even their own human potential. During the Industrial Revolution, factory workers faced dehumanizing conditions, like repetitive assembly line tasks, replacing the pride of craftsmanship. Marx argued this system exploits workers economically and spiritually, preventing them from realizing their full creative potential. His ideas still influence labor rights and discussions about modern gig economy jobs, highlighting how economic systems shape human well-being.