K. MARX AND F. ENGELS ON THE NEEDS OF THE POPULATION

Abstract

Purpose. The paper analyzes the “Compositions” of K. Marx and F. Engels aimed at revealing the content and volume of the category “need”. Methodology. Among the research methods were used quantitative methods-content analysis, as well as qualitative analysis of texts. Results. Specific theoretical provisions formulated by K. Marx and F. Engels concerning the formation, development and classification of population needs were identified. It is revealed that in the writings of K. Marx and F. Engels, the needs of the population in capitalist society are considered in more detail. Their review is implemented within the framework of the class approach, labeled the antithesis of “workers – bourgeoisie”, which explains the flatness and sketchiness in describing the needs of these classes. It is proved that in the works of K. Marx and F. Engels there are no specific provisions regarding the vector and volume of development of the needs of the population in the Communist society. The Communist future is written solely in contrast to the capitalist reality, which led to idealism in its description. Practical implications. The results of the study may be in demand in philosophical, sociological and historical studies concerning the problems of Marxism.

Keywords

• марксизм
• потребности
• потребление
• коммунизм
• капитализм
• закон возвышения потребностей
• буржуазия
• пролетариат.