Some suffering will be abated in the Kingdom of Freedom

Of course , there will still be suffering with Communism , because there will still be disease , injuries , death of loved-ones <<


However, there will not be suffering from lack of meeting survival needs : food , shelter , better treatment of disease had without toil.

AI Overview ( with some editing by Charles Brown of Labor Power Blog) In his philosophy, Karl Marx viewed suffering as a significant aspect of human existence, especially within capitalist societies. He saw it as a consequence of socio-economic conditions and the alienation of labor, rather than just an individual experience. Marx believed that religion often serves as a way for people to cope with their suffering, but he also saw it as a barrier to social change, as it can discourage individuals from challenging the system that causes some of their suffering. <


Here's a more detailed look at Marx's perspective on suffering:


Suffering as a social phenomenon: Marx understood much suffering not just as a personal experience, but as a product of the social and economic structures of capitalism. He argued that capitalism inherently creates conditions that lead to alienation and suffering for the working class , the wage-laborers


Alienation and the feeling of suffering: Marx's work, particularly in his early writings, emphasizes the feeling of suffering as a crucial element of human experience. He believed that humans are alienated from their labor and from their true selves in a capitalist society, leading to a feeling of suffering that is both real and deeply felt. And , importantly , alienated from _other people_ ! Especially by rife competition and rivalry . A "true " human self is a highly social being, cared for by and caring for other selves, more than competing with them . This is essential human Species Being. At origin , our human species was characterized by a qualitative change , a floresence , of Sociality , Community relative to our ancestral species (See my essay "Is Human Nature Social or Selfish ? ) More and more types of caring for each other .


Religion as an "opiate of the masses": Marx famously described religion as "the opium of the masses" because he believed it offered a false solace to those who were suffering. He argued that religion obscured the real causes of some suffering and discouraged people from seeking genuine solutions through social and political action.


The proletariat and the need to "feel their suffering":


While Marx recognized the natural ability of humans to feel suffering, he also argued that in order to bring about a revolutionary change, the proletariat (working class) needed to become fully aware of the causes of their suffering and feel it deeply. This awareness, he believed, would lead them to identify with the causes of suffering and to strive for a more just society.


Suffering and revolution: Marx saw suffering as a catalyst for revolution. He believed that the suffering caused by capitalism would eventually drive the proletariat to overthrow the capitalist system and create a communist society where there would be no exploitation or alienation.


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