The Anthropological Implications of Marx’s Theory of Labor

Abstract

Human existence is the result of labor, and labor is the primary basis for understanding human existence. Through labor, humanity distinguishes itself from animals and truly becomes human. In examining the connotations of Marx’s theory of labor, the author discovers profound humanistic ideas embedded within Marx’s perspective. Labor plays a crucial role in understanding human nature, human value, and human liberation. By grasping Marx’s anthropological ideas in his theory of labor, this article aims to provide profound guidance for establishing a labor values system for people in the new era and promoting the construction of a harmonious society