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How Capitalism Commodifies Time

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Capitalism and Money

The rise of capitalism is also linked with the rise in trade among city states, and with the rise of money that goes along with that. In a pre capitalist framework, it's the good that really matters - not wealth. The point of living is to have time to do the things that matter to you,. What are those? I don't know, pursuing your friendships, being a good citizen, developing your virtue, walking around like socrates"

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