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4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
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Essential Marxist reading. Marx distills many of the arguments from Capital into a style much less likely to induce a brain bleed, making this a great introductory text to more advanced Marxist theory.
imagine being a russian serf toiling in the fields under the harsh management of some melodramatic bourgeoisie cunt who can’t even tie his shoes without questioning how that act reflects God’s presence (aka Levin) and busting this shit out. much of this stuff is common knowledge now but when it was first published this must’ve been a real big mother fucker moment.
reading it is a sport unto itself. the sentences are lengthy, bubbling with fatty additives that bog down their flow. if most of the sentences cut half of the words out the prose would flow like butter. as it stands it tries to do too much with too many words.
reading it is a sport unto itself. the sentences are lengthy, bubbling with fatty additives that bog down their flow. if most of the sentences cut half of the words out the prose would flow like butter. as it stands it tries to do too much with too many words.
Ein wunderbarer Klassiker für die marxistische Lektüre. Marx erklärt grundlegende Zusammenhänge zwischen denen im Titel erwähnten Konzepten. Es lohnt sich bestimmt das Buch ein paar Male zu lesen, doch auch schon nach dem ersten Mal erfüllt einen Gefühl von besserem Verständnis der kapitalistischen Produktion und was die Rolle des Arbeiters darin ist. Es führt einem vor Augen, dass der Kampf des Arbeiters gegen den Kapitalisten ein natürlicher Bestandteil dieses Systems ist, und macht damit klar, dass ein Kampf für höheren Lohn und die Organisierung in einer Gewerkschaft immer gut ist.
despite this text being written and published in the 19th century, it still remains relevant today with its insight into class relations. specifically, i found the concept of the power the working class really has incredibly enlightening, the idea that "capital, which, without wage-labour, ceases to be capital" displays the strength within the working class.
another aspect that particularly drew me in, which has been highlighted by others reviewing, was:
“to say that "the worker has an interest in the rapid growth of capital", means only this: that the more speedily the worker augments the wealth of the capitalist, the larger will be the crumbs which fall to him" - illustrating the dynamics between the capitalist and the worker, and the forced nature of labour.
nonetheless, i will admit due to my somewhat limited understanding of economics and marxism as a whole, i did find certain aspects of the short text challenging - yet would still recommended it to those looking for a good read, as it's largely base concepts:)
(ignore the read dates i forgot i was reading this)
another aspect that particularly drew me in, which has been highlighted by others reviewing, was:
“to say that "the worker has an interest in the rapid growth of capital", means only this: that the more speedily the worker augments the wealth of the capitalist, the larger will be the crumbs which fall to him" - illustrating the dynamics between the capitalist and the worker, and the forced nature of labour.
nonetheless, i will admit due to my somewhat limited understanding of economics and marxism as a whole, i did find certain aspects of the short text challenging - yet would still recommended it to those looking for a good read, as it's largely base concepts:)
(ignore the read dates i forgot i was reading this)
informative
inspiring
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An incredible introduction to Marxism, and the economic theory behind it. Unlike a text like the communist manifesto, or capital, this book was in my opinion incredibly easy to understand and read. A good short, concise read that I recommend, to especially people looking to get in to marxism, but even to those well read on the topic.
Best introduction I've ever encountered to Marxist thought. Very clear and insightful into the mechanisms of capitalism. It was made intended for the working population, so it is quite understandable for everyone. I would suggest everyone to read it to understand the oppression and exploitation that are inherent to the capitalist system.
informative
medium-paced