Capital and Ideology

In 'Capital and Ideology', Thomas Piketty explores the historical and contemporary justifications for inequality, arguing that it is fundamentally rooted in ideology and politics rather than economics and technology.

The book spans global history, critiquing various political systems and their roles in sustaining inequality.

Piketty proposes progressive taxation and participatory socialism as means to reduce inequality, emphasizing that economic systems are historical constructs dependent on societal choices.

The book is a detailed and data-driven examination of the material and ideological interactions that have shaped human societies, advocating for a reimagined economic system that prioritizes equality and education.