Why Intellectuals Don't Like Capitalism
Posted By: Mercedes44, 5/4/2024 3:11:46 PM
Anti-capitalism is back in fashion. Even Marxism, which many had declared dead after the collapse of socialism, is experiencing a renaissance. Books such as those by the left-wing French economist Thomas Piketty are popular. In my home country, Germany, a book called Das Ende des Kapitalismus (The End of Capitalism), whose author advocates the introduction of a planned economy, has climbed the bestseller lists. She cites the British war economy of the Second World War as a potential model. In her opinion, we should introduce this kind of economic system as quickly as possible, as it is the only way we can save our planet.
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Why Intellectuals Don't Like Capitalism
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and computers exposes Dems’ condescending ignorance 21 replies
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