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Marx: A Complete Guide to Capitalism

Then & Now: Philosophy, History & Politics

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The Interplay of Economic Base and Superstructure in Marxian Thought

This chapter explores Marx's theory on how the economic base influences societal norms, political ideologies, and cultural narratives. It examines the ruling class's control over both material production and ideas, as well as the impact of technological development on productivity and labor within a capitalist framework.

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