For that power which governs and pervades the universe has, evidently so formed man, that he must progressively pass from a state of ignorance to intelligence, the limits of which it is not for man himself to define; and in that progress to discover, that his individual happiness can be increased and extended only in proportion as he actively endeavours to increase and extend the happiness of all around him.

Why would Marx be more likely to agree with Owen's view of society in this passage than Smith?

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For that power which governs and pervades the universe has, evidently so formed man, that he must progressively pass from a state of ignorance to intelligence, the limits of which it is not for man himself to define; and in that progress to discover, that his individual happiness can be increased and extended only in proportion as he actively endeavours to increase and extend the happiness of all around him.


Why would Marx be more likely to agree with Owen's view of society in this passage than Smith?

shamallamadingdong · Answer

Whats the question?

anonymous · Answer

Its's why would marx be more likely to agree with owen's view of society in this passage than smith?

anonymous · Answer

Marx believed communal ownership would maximize human happiness.
 Smith believed that humanity in general was becoming increasingly ignorant.
 Marx was convinced that humans could only be happy through acting selfishly.
 Marx believed that progress was harmful to the working classes.
 ^these are the answer choices

shamallamadingdong · Answer

I have no clue sorry

shamallamadingdong · Answer

@Keigh2015

keigh2015 · Answer

I don't know either, I am sorry