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Ernesto “Che” Guevara (1928-1967) was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary and key figure in the Cuban Revolution. Influenced by social injustices during his travels, he joined Fidel Castro’s movement to overthrow Batista. Guevara sought global revolutions but was captured and executed in Bolivia. He is a polarizing icon of rebellion.
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The concept of the “Body Without Organs” (BwO), developed by Deleuze and Guattari, challenges traditional psychoanalysis and metaphysical thought. It represents a body stripped of structured organization, embodying unregulated potential. The BwO visualizes desire as a creative force, advocating freedom from imposed roles, encouraging new connections and identities beyond rigid frameworks.
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The concept of “under-consumption” highlights the paradox of poverty amidst abundance in capitalism, where overproduction leads to unsold goods while many lack means to purchase essentials. This systemic issue, rooted in class exploitation and wage suppression, consistently results in economic crises, revealing flaws in capitalist distribution, not consumer behavior.
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The content explores the dual nature of credit in capitalism, as both a lifeline and a noose. It critically examines how figures like Marx, Luxemburg, and Lenin understood credit as a mechanism allowing capitalism to expand and exploit, ultimately warning of inevitable crises due to unsustainable debt. The analysis highlights historical and contemporary global economic…
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The article critiques capitalism’s taxation system through a Marxist lens, arguing it reflects class struggle, particularly benefiting the bourgeoisie at the expense of the working class. Marxists propose utilizing taxation as a tool for redistribution while advocating for deeper social change to abolish class divides. Taxation’s flaws highlight systemic inequalities in capitalist societies.
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The essay critiques the bourgeoisie’s historical reliance on liberal democracy, arguing they now see it as outdated. Initially champions of democratic principles, they increasingly embrace authoritarianism to protect their privileges. Contemporary signs include rising authoritarianism, entrenched plutocracy, and disdain for public accountability, suggesting democracy’s utility for the bourgeoisie has waned.
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Rosa Luxemburg challenges the notion that socialists long for a pre-industrial past, asserting instead that socialism emerges from capitalism’s inherent tensions. She emphasizes the importance of embracing technological progress for the benefit of all, advocating for reforms like universal basic income. Luxemburg’s vision for socialism focuses on utilizing capitalism’s advances to create a more equitable…
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Rosa Luxemburg’s interpretation of Marxism emphasizes the labor theory of value as essential to her revolutionary critique of capitalism. She argues that true value comes from labor, positioning workers as creators deserving of rewards. Luxemburg advocates for democratic socialism and highlights the moral imperative to unite against exploitation, enhancing Marx’s ethical vision for human emancipation.
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Karl Marx critiqued capitalism as an engine of crisis and exploitation, arguing that its accumulation logic leads to inequality and eventual collapse. While his insights on class struggles and cyclical crises are relevant, capitalism continues to adapt and survive, proving Marx’s predictions of inevitable ruin to be less definitive than he envisioned.
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Money is a complex and misunderstood artifact, seen as a mere facilitator of trade yet deeply intertwined with alienation and exploitation. Marx critiques its role as a commodity that masks social relations and perpetuates inequality. Rather than a neutral tool, money embodies estrangement and fuels capitalist predation, necessitating a reevaluation of its societal status.
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