Answer to Question #296790 in Philosophy for Mohsin Ali

Question

Which metaphysical theory do you subscribe to:

A) Idealistic theory of Plato.

B) Materialist theory of Karl Marx.

C) Pragmatist theory of William James

D) Existentialist theory of Kierkegaard

E) Or neither of the above, and why.

Give robust arguments to justify your stance.

Plz answer to this question.

Answer 1

B) Materialist theory of Karl Marx

I subscribe fully to the Materialist theory of Karl Marx because of its reflection to the real world. For Marx, materialism meant that the material world, perceptible to the senses, has objective reality independent of mind or spirit. He did not deny the reality of mental or spiritual processes but affirmed that ideas could arise, therefore, only as products and reflections of material conditions.

I believe that if people are not so much focused on material things then, the world could have many conflicts as it has today. He argues that all objects, whether living or inanimate are subject to continuous change. The rate of this change is determined by the laws of dialectics. Marx says that new developments of productive forces of society came in conflict with existing relations of production.