
Class 10 - Chapters 16-24
Reading Marx's Capital (audio)
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The Dynamics of Capitalist Reproduction
The chapter explores how capitalism reproduces itself through the interplay of production and reproduction, delving into concepts such as simple reproduction, surplus value transformation, and the relationship between the capitalist and working classes. It critiques the illusion created by money, the concept of unpaid labor leading to capital formation, and the integral role of workers in the cyclical exploitation of labor. The analysis extends to the intricacies of capital accumulation, the dehumanization inherent in labor processes, and the critique of the capitalist system's reliance on the working class for production expansion.
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