1. Marx, Durkheim, Weber Understanding Of Religion Within Society
Marx's analysis and critique of religion is perhaps one of the most famous and most quoted by theist and atheist alike. The most famous quote from the work of Karl Marx (and one of the most controversial statements in all of philosophy) is his frank assertion that religion "is the opium of the people" (141)*. ... In this, Marx finds a dangerous complacency, escapism similar to the one provided by the narcotic of his (in) famous metaphor. ...
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