

#86 - Close Reading: "Principles of Communism" (Part 1)
9 snips Feb 23, 2019
Friedrich Engels, author of 'The Principles of Communism,' discusses the definition of communism and its aim to organize society for the freedom of every member. They explore the sale of labor, exploitation of petty bourgeois workers, and the transition to capitalism. The chapter also delves into the differences between proletarians and slaves, as well as capitalism's plausible deniability and the challenges in recognizing its impact on society.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Definition of Communism
02:35 • 19min
Rebellion and the Sale of Labor
21:26 • 5min
Exploitation of Petty Bourgeois Workers and Historical Working Classes
25:59 • 2min
Exploring the Transition to Capitalism and the Role of Engels
28:21 • 3min
Comparison of Proletarians and Slaves
31:06 • 4min
Capitalism's Plausible Deniability and Recognition of Responsibility
34:47 • 20min