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Marx: A Complete Guide to Capitalism

Then & Now: Philosophy, History & Politics

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Marx's Machinery and Capitalism

This chapter explores the dual role of machinery in capitalism, emphasizing the tension between technological advancement and labor commodification. It critiques the simplistic view of historical progress, advocating for dialectical thinking to understand the complex social dynamics at play. The narrative also highlights Marx's beliefs on the necessity for proletarian unity to combat exploitation and the evolution towards a classless society.

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