Ask a Marxist - Part I (w/ Harvey Kaye)
Movies vs. Capitalism
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Marxism and Materialism
- Materialism in Marxist theory isn't limited to the economy.
- It emphasizes social relations of production, encompassing law.
- Law is essential for capitalism because it governs enterprise operations and labor relations.
- Marx's materialism builds upon and transforms Hegel's idealism.
- The concept emphasizes social factors, including legal frameworks, rather than solely economic or technological determinism.
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