Although these many exceptions have distinct topics, they also share several underlying themes. Of these many themes, of fundamental importance is that relating to work in philosophy and the social sciences that makes real change in the world. Throughout his writings he continues to focus on the individuals of the world, particularly the oppressed, not just the powerful, according to the whims of the lenses of social science and especially history. Even for those who disagree with Marx on his prescription for the world, his determination to improve the conditions of the oppressed is a model we should all strive to emulate. “To make the world philosophical,” provides excerpts from Marx's doctoral thesis, and “For a merciless criticism of all that exists,” is a letter published in the Deutsch-Französische Jahrbücher in 1849. It suggests that the notion of criticism is the theme of this magazine which 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 provides a critical evaluation of Bruno Bauer's writings on the subject. The writings resolve the question of the emancipation of German Jews. “Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts of 1844” is a collection of writings that seem destined to be a book. These manuscripts provide important information about how Marx interpreted history, particularly the ways in which the revolution of the proletariat and the future prevalence of communism resulted from historical progression. It also tells the historical story of man's alienation. In the manuscript “Estranged Labor”, Marx argues that within the system of p...... middle of paper...... all these excerpts from Marx's writings and the The message I believe is of the utmost importance to social scientists is the active involvement of the scientist/philosopher in changing the social world. As noted in “The German Ideology,” fighting philosophical phrases against phrases is not enough. We must turn our critique to the social world and use it to bring about change. His claim that “philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways; the point, however, is to change it” (@,p145), sums up his approach so well that he and “workers of the world unite” were selected to adorn his tomb (Francis, 2002). Marx clearly talks about social change. His criticism of the philosophers of his time can still be addressed to the social scientist of today. It is not enough to describe the world, we must work to change it.