soortenzijn
Soortenzijn is a Dutch term that translates to "species being" or "kind of being." It is a concept primarily associated with the philosophy of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. Soortenzijn refers to the fundamental nature of human existence, emphasizing humanity's capacity for conscious, creative, and social activity. It is the essence of what it means to be human, distinct from other species due to our ability to shape our environment and ourselves through our labor and social interactions.
In Marxist thought, soortenzijn is seen as being realized through free and conscious activity, particularly through
The concept suggests that human beings are fundamentally social creatures whose essence is developed through collective