Multiple choice

The phenomenon of alienation, in capitalist society is due to

  1. the separation of worker from the means of production

  2. its capacity to produce surplus value

  3. labour market conditions

  4. antagonistic class conflicts
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Explanation

Marx's theory of alienation argues that in capitalism, workers are separated from the means of production (they don't own what they work with), leading to alienation from their work, its products, other workers, and their human nature. While B, C, and D are features of capitalism, alienation specifically stems from this separation.

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