Marx and Engels write, \"What else does the history of ideas prove, than that in
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Question
Marx and Engels write, "What else does the history of ideas prove, than that intellectual production changes its character in proportion as material production changes? The ruling ideas of each age have ever been the ideas of its ruling class." If this is true, then
a. Philosophy determines economics.
b. The charges against communism made from a religious and philosophical viewpoint are not worth considering.
c. The charges against communism made from a religious and philosophical viewpoint are worth considering.
d. Philosophy shapes the ruling class.
Explanation / Answer
Marx and Engels wrote the history of ideas prove than that intellectual production changes its character in proportion as material production changes. The ruling ideas of each age have ever been the ideas of its ruling class." If this is true, then;
d. Philosophy shapes the ruling class.