What, according to Marx, is the good life? Why is it unattainable under Capitalism?
Critically analyze Marxs view. Marx has a very detailed theory on what the good life is and how it can be reached. Achieving the good life can only be done [SAL17] through is [SAL18] concept of [SAL19] species-being. This is only attainable through Communism. First of all, Marx talks about his concept of species-being and how [SAL20] humans are unique. He shows their differences [SAL21] by contrasting [SAL22] humans and animals. The productive life of a human is distinct for six primary reasons. The first is human beings manipulate the whole world. Animals cannot do this and also have no need to. Secondly, humans can manipulate through the use of technology. This creates a limitless production which animals cannot attain. They are limited to the resources of their habitat. Thirdly, unlike animals our wants are pre-established or set in stone[SAL23] . Fourthly, animals are mostly limited to their preordained communities. Humans can adapt to most any environment. Fifthly, humans have the
