Foundations of Marx's critique of religion

This study, which deals with the basics of Marx's perception of religion and examines the elements behind his critique of religion, consists of three parts. The environmental, personal and philosophical premises that led to Marx's critique of religion were discussed in the first chapter. The effect of these premises on Marx's perception of religion is stated. Philosophers and philosophical systems that influenced Marx were determined and the philosopher's critique of religion was tried to be explained.In the second part, main concepts in Marx's understanding of philosophy and the relationship between these concepts is examined. In this context, materialism, dialectic and alienation is discussed with historical origins. In the third part of the study, Marx's critique of religion was explained objectively by examining Marx's philosophical understanding, the perception of religion and the viewpoint of religions originated from revelation. In the conclusion part; the legitimacy and deficiency of Marx's critique over the perception of social religion are revealed by identifying that the philosopher is concerned with the reflective aspect of religion rather than its transcendent dimension.