Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism: Insights from Marx

This chapter analyzes the transition from feudalism to capitalism through the lens of Marx's writings, emphasizing the importance of critiquing past socialist and communist attempts while theorizing about societal change. It discusses Marx's views on the capitalist mode of production, technology, and evolution, drawing parallels between his ideas and Darwin's evolutionary theory. The chapter explores the relationships between technology, social relations, mental conceptions, and the fluidity of change in industrial capitalism.