Political Science · Political Theory
Marx does Not believe in which of the following?
AHuman consciousness determines social existence ✓ Correct
BIdeas are reflections of the interplay of material forces
CThe base determines the superstructure
DMatter is active and dynamic
Correct answer: (A) Human consciousness determines social existence — Marx does not believe that human consciousness determines social existence.
Explanation
★Marx does not believe that human consciousness determines social existence.
★He held the reverse, that social existence determines consciousness.
★The material conditions of life shape ideas and beliefs.
★Ideas are reflections of the interplay of material forces.
★The economic base determines the superstructure.
★Matter is active and dynamic in his materialism.
★So the answer is the consciousness-determines-existence claim.
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