Marx’s sociology was greatly influenced by the German philosopher

Write a 3-5 page, double spaced paper on ONE of the following topics. The essay should be in APA format and it should be properly cited.  You can find APA resources in the Resources area of our classroom, in our online library, and here:  http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
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TOPIC:
Marx’s sociology was greatly influenced by the German philosopher G.W.F. Hegel.  USING AT LEAST TWO ACADEMIC SOURCES IN ADDITION TO OUR TEXT, explain the main points of Hegel’s philosophy that informed Marx’s up and coming sociological thought.  Explain the concept of the dialectic, a key concept for both Hegel and Marx.  How did Hegel and Marx view the dialectical dynamic?  Additionally, Hegel described the process of evolution as “occurring beyond the control of people and their activities” (Ritzer, 2010, p.21).  Did Marx agree with this view?  Please explain.
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TOPIC:
USING AT LEAST TWO ACADEMIC SOURCES IN ADDITION TO OUR TEXT, explain Durkheim’s thesis on social solidarity in different types of societies. What does Durkheim mean by “anomie?” Which type of society is most likely to contain citizens who suffer from anomie? Why does this happen in this type of society? How does Durkheim’s concept of anomie compare and contrast with Marx’s concept of alienation? How are both anomie and alienation tied to the type of society in which people live?