Question

In the Economic and Political Manuscripts of 1844, Marx states that alienation occurs

• A. due to the devaluation of the human world in direct proportion to the increase in the value of the world of things
• B. due to the decrease in value of both the human world and the world of things
• C. due to the increased valuation of the human world with increase in the value of the world of things
• D. due to the lack of any correlation between the world of things and the human world

Hint:

Alienation, for Marx, emerges when workers are estranged from their own labour and the products they create, especially under capitalism.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Recall Marx’s concept of alienation. 
In his early writings, Marx talks about alienation of the worker from their labour, product, others, and self. The rising importance of commodities comes at the cost of human value. 
Step 2: Analyze the correct statement. 
(A) captures Marx's view that as commodities gain value, human life and work are devalued—leading to alienation.