We have looked at how three classical social theorists reacted to the events that led to the birth of modernity in Europe, especially how they understood the connections between industrialization, urbanization, and individualization. They each touched on key developments such as the advance of the division of labor; the progression from small, rural, agrarian communities to large, urban, industrial societies; and the changing ideas about morality, justice, and the freedom and autonomy of the individual.
In approximatelyt750 00 words, write an essay comparing Marx, Weber and Durkheim on the birth of the modern world and what they can teach us about the world today. You can be more creative in writing this essay, but you should be sure to have a clear thesis, structure your essay tightly around that thesis, make a limited amount of points and use the material we covered in class to support your points. You don't have to mention everything, just what is important to your thesis.
Broadly you might want to address these questions:
How would you summarize and compare the different ways in which Marx, Weber and Durkheim treated the historical development of capitalist society, the division of labor, and the new kind of society that was developing before their eyes?
How did they judge these historical developments, the nature of modern society, and prospects for the future of humanity?
How could we use their work to understand similar changes brought about by globalization today?