
Jean Baudrillard's "For a Critique of the Political Economy of the Sign" (First Half)
Theory & Philosophy
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The Fetishism of Value in Capitalism
This chapter explores Baudrillard's theories on commodity fetishism and its psychological effects on individuals in a capitalist society. It critiques the traditional narratives surrounding value and ideology, revealing how these constructs shape desire, identity, and our understanding of societal structures.
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