![]() ![]() In this case, Marx’s predictions will inevitably come true, so reading “Das Kapital” is like reading Nostradamus’ “The Prophecies.” In other words, “Das Kapital” states something which is as true as Newton’s laws on gravity, and unless you want to fall down your window experimenting, it’s a good idea that you become familiar with them the easier way. On the one hand, there are millions of people who swear by it and consider it more important than “The Bible.” To this group of people, almost every word Marx wrote here is sacred, and his analysis of capitalism isn’t a philosophical, but a scientific one. The question is: why should one be afraid of a book?Īnd, much more importantly, who? Who Should Read “Das Kapital”? And Why?Įver since its publication, “ Das Kapital” has enjoyed an utterly paradoxical reputation. “ Das Kapital” – you have to agree – sounds way more frightening than “Capital,” and “Karl Marx” is a more intimidating author than “Marx and Engels” (the latter sounds as if a corporation, doesn’t it?) They don’t even bother translating the title to make it sound scarier, ha? ![]() 8 min read ⌚ Critique of Political Economy ![]()
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