28min chapter

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Adrian Johnston, "Infinite Greed: The Inhuman Selfishness of Capital" (Columbia UP, 2024)

New Books in Critical Theory

CHAPTER

Revisiting Marx and Freud's Analysis of Religion and Capitalism

The chapter reevaluates Marx and Freud's predictions regarding the decline of religion and their interpretations of capitalism's impact on society. It explores how advancements in science and technology have not led to a decrease in religious beliefs but have fueled the need for religious meaning in an increasingly secular world. The discussion also delves into the intertwining of theological notions and capitalist economic concepts, highlighting the complexities of human behavior in the modern capitalist economy.

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