Although these many exceptions have discrete arguments, they also share several underlying themes. Among these different themes, that of work in philosophy and social sciences that brings real change to the world is of fundamental importance. Throughout his writings, he continues to focus on individuals around the world, particularly the oppressed, not just the powerful, upon whom the lens of social science and particularly history is often pointed. Even for those who disagree with Marx on his proposal for the world, his determination to improve the conditions of the oppressed is a model we should all strive to emulate. “Making the World Philosophical,” provides extracts from Marx's doctoral thesis and its preparatory documents. “For a pitiless critique of everything that exists,” is a letter published in Deutsch-Französische Jahrbücher in 1849. It suggests that the notion of criticism is the theme of this journal that Marx edited with Arnold Ruge to whom the letter is “ On the Jewish Question” is an essay published in the Deutsch-Französische Jahrbücher in 1843. It offers a critical assessment of Bruno Bauer's writings on the subject. The writings revolve around the question of the emancipation of German Jews. The “Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts of 1844” is a collection of writings that appears to be intended as a book. These manuscripts provide important information about how Marx interpreted history, particularly how the revolution of the proletariat and the future prevalence of communism were the result of historical progression. It also tells the historical story of man's alienation. In the manuscript "Estranged Labor", Marx argues that in the system of p...... middle of paper ...... all these extracts from Marx's writings and the The message which, in my opinion, is most important for social scientists is the active involvement of the scientist/philosopher in changing the social world. As “The German Ideology” points out, it is not enough to fight philosophical phrases against phrases. We must turn our critique toward the social world and use it to bring about change. His statement that “philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways; however, it is about changing it” (@,p145), sums up his approach so well that he was chosen alone with “the united workers of the world” to adorn his tomb (Francis, 2002). Marx is clearly interested in social change. His criticism of the philosophers of his time can still be contrasted with social scientists today. It is not enough to describe the world, we must work to change it.