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106 | Karl Polanyi and the Critique of Market Society

What's Left of Philosophy

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Rethinking Market Society and Class Struggles

This chapter critically analyzes Karl Polanyi's insights into the limitations of economic reasoning in understanding human relationships and societal organization. It emphasizes the need for ongoing collective efforts to resist market encroachment on essential life aspects while advocating for a clear distinction between economic and non-economic institutions. The conversation dives into the complexities of class struggle, socio-economic dynamics, and the potential for transformative social changes in the context of capitalism.

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