
CAPITAL (All 3 Books)
Unveiling the Inner Workings of Capitalism: A Detailed Marxist AnalysisBy Karl MarxLength98h 2m
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In "Capital," Karl Marx presents a profound critique of political economy, articulating the intricate workings of capitalism through a meticulous analysis of labor, value, and commodity production. Comprised of three volumes, this magnum opus employs a dialectical method, interweaving economic theory with philosophical inquiry, and draws upon historical materialism to contextualize social relations within capitalist societies. Marx's literary style is both rigorous and accessible, delivering a challenging yet rewarding reading experience that remains pivotal in contemporary debates surrounding economic systems and social inequalities. Karl Marx, a philosopher, economist, and revolutionary, drew inspiration from the tumultuous socio-economic changes of the 19th century, particularly the Industrial Revolution and its profound impact on labor and capital. His background in Hegelian philosophy and his collaboration with Friedrich Engels informed his analytical approach, allowing him to dissect the capitalist mode of production systematically. Marx's commitment to social justice and advocacy for the working class undoubtedly fueled his desire to reveal capitalism's inherent contradictions and its implications for human society. "Capital" is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the roots of modern economic systems and the socio-political conflicts they engender. By engaging with this foundational text, readers will gain critical insights into the dynamics of capitalism, enriching their perspectives on contemporary social struggles and economic inequalities. It is a compelling invitation to reflect critically on the structures that shape our lives.
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GenreBusiness and Economics
Length98 hrs 2 mins
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Publish dateDec 1, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CAPITAL (All 3 Books)
2Author’s Preface: First German Edition
3Editor’s Preface: First English Translation
4I. The Two Factors of a Commodity: Use-Value and Value
5II. The Two-fold Character of the Labour Embodied in Commodities
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6III. The Form of Value or Exchange-Value
7IV. The Fetishism of Commodities and the Secret Thereof
82. Exchange
9I. The Measure of Values
10II. The Medium of Circulation
11III. Money
124. The General Formula for Capital
135. Contradictions in the General Formula of Capital
146. The Buying and Selling of Labour-Power
15I. The Labour-Process or the Production of Use-Values
16II. The Production of Surplus-Value
178. Constant Capital and Variable Capital
18I. The Degree of Exploitation of Labour-Power
19II. The Representation of the Components of the Value of the Product
20III. Senior’s “Last Hour”
21IV. Surplus-Produce
22I. The Limits of the Working day
23II. The Greed for Surplus-Labor, Manufacturer and Boyard
24III. Branches of English Industry without Legal Limits to Exploitation
25IV. Day and Night Work. The Relay System
26V. Compulsory Laws for the Extension of the Working Day (Mid 14th- End 17th Century)
27VI. Compulsory Limitation by Law of the Working-Time
28VII. Reaction of the English Factory Acts on Other Countries
2911. Rate and Mass of Surplus-Value
3012. The Concept of Relative Surplus-Value
3113. Co-operation
32I. Two-Fold Origin of Manufacture
33II. The Detail Labourer and his Implements
34III. The Two Fundamental Forms of Manufacture
35IV. Division of Labour in Manufacture, and Division of Labour in Society
36V. The Capitalistic Character of Manufacture
37I. The Development of Machinery
38II. The Value Transferred by Machinery to the Product
39III. The Proximate Effects of Machinery on the Workman
40IV. The Factory
41V. The Strife between Workman and Machine
42VI. The Theory of Compensation as Regards the Workpeople Displaced by Machinery
43VII. Repulsion and Attraction of Workpeople by the Factory System
44VIII. Revolution Effected in Manufacture, Handicrafts, and Domestic Industry
45IX. The Factory Acts
46X. Modern Industry and Agriculture
4716. Absolute and Relative Surplus-Value
48I. Length of the Working day and Intensity of Labour Constant
49II. Working Day Constant
50III. Productiveness and Intensity of Labour Constant