Document Type : Original Article

Authors

• Nasrin Jaafarzadeh ¹
• Masoud Omid ²

¹ M.A in Philosophy, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

² Professor of Philosophy, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

Abstract

Both in Marx and Marxist thinkers, two basic questions can be raised: the question of consciousness and that of subjectivity. In this article we want to show: 1. the texts about Marx contain discussions concerning consciousness and subject-object relationship and elements of subjectivity in Marx. 2. The analysis of consciousness and its nature and, consequently, subjectivity according to Marx, is different from other philosophical views. 3. In Marx's thinking, it is praxis that is the origin of consciousness, in the forms of individuality, sociality, and historicity of consciousness. 4. Marxian subjectivity is the activity of consciousness within praxis, dialectic, class, and historical and social orientation. Subjectivity in Marx can be considered a two-sided coin, on the one side the individualized praxis and on the other the person involved in the praxis.

Keywords

• Consciousness forming
• praxis
• consciousness and existence
• practical existence
• practical materialism
• materialist consciousness
• Marx's subjectivity

Main Subjects

• Western Philosophy