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#1018 Brian Leiter & Jaime Edwards: The Life and Ideas of Marx

The Dissenter

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Class Consciousness and Capitalism

This chapter examines Marx's concept of class consciousness, emphasizing the gap between individuals' economic realities and their awareness of collective interests. It outlines the characteristics of capitalism, discussing both its innovative drive and the risks posed by automation on human labor. The conversation culminates in a critique of capitalism, exploring potential future scenarios that Marx envisioned, including the contrast between socialism and the collapse into barbarism.

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