In a recent talk given at the Critical Theory Workshop, John Bellamy Foster highlighted a problem with the new translation of Capital by Paul Reitter when it comes to Marx’s discussion of the “robbery of the soil,” a theme that resonates with the title of Foster’s book
When Haz writes that Marxism is not about justice or morals but is “a method for acquiring knowledge about the laws governing the historical development of societies,” you leap to the conclusion that this means marxists cannot concern themselves, personally, with justice or morals. But is this inference justified? No.
You are not a very good reader, or else you are dishonest. I suspect both.
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Colin, you fail basic logic.
When Haz writes that Marxism is not about justice or morals but is “a method for acquiring knowledge about the laws governing the historical development of societies,” you leap to the conclusion that this means marxists cannot concern themselves, personally, with justice or morals. But is this inference justified? No.
You are not a very good reader, or else you are dishonest. I suspect both.
Hide behind your comment paywall. Delete this for all i care. Just know we see you for what you are: a snake, and a stupid one.