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Jul 4

Classicide: The Structural Genocide of Capitalism

Classicide, a term popularized by sociologist Michael Mann, denotes the deliberate and systematic extermination, in whole or in part, of a social class through persecution and violence.

The concept focuses on the targeting of social classes rather than entire populations, distinguishing it from genocide.

This essay delves into the origins, definition, and historical examples of classicide, emphasizing its implications and significance in the context of capitalist systems and the inherent class struggles they perpetuate.

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Jul 4

Capitalism and Structural Genocide: An Inherent Crisis in the Global South
Capitalism, as an economic system, has long been critiqued for its inherent inequalities and its tendency to exacerbate social and economic disparities.

A critical perspective suggests that capitalism constitutes a form of structural genocide, particularly impacting the impoverished populations in the global South.

This assertion is rooted in the concept of structural violence, defined as social structures that systematically harm or disadvantage certain groups.

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Jul 4

Samir Amin's The Liberal Virus: Permanent War and the Americanization of the World is a critical examination of the global spread of American imperialism and its ideological underpinnings rooted in European liberalism.

The book delves into the mechanisms and consequences of this phenomenon, highlighting the interplay between capitalism, democracy, and social structures.

Key Themes
1. Capitalism and Its Contradictions

Amin discusses the inherent contradictions of capitalism, such as its tendency to create economic instability and social polarization.

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Jul 1

Marx on Individualism
Part II

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Karl Marx’s analysis of the proletariat, encapsulated in his writings with Friedrich Engels, provides a profound insight into the dynamics of class struggle, social change, and the ultimate goal of human emancipation.

Central to Marx’s thought is the concept of the proletariat as a revolutionary force that holds within itself the potential for self-abolition and the transformation of society at large.

In Marx’s words, the proletariat is not merely a class in the traditional sense but represents a profound dissolution of existing social structures. He writes, “The proletariat is beginning to appear...

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Jul 1

Marx on Individualism:

Part I

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In exploring the writings of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, particularly in "Grundrisse" and "German Ideology," we encounter a profound critique of the capitalist system, focusing on the alienation of individuals from their own productive forces and the resultant effects on

society at large.
At the heart of their analysis lies the assertion that as productive forces develop and accumulate under private property relations, they increasingly exert control over individuals, rather than serving as tools of human liberation and development.

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Jun 25

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The notion that individuals can achieve economic independence within capitalism overlooks the systemic barriers and structural inequalities inherent in the capitalist mode of production.

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The bourgeoisie, driven by the imperative to accumulate capital, perpetuates and benefits from the exploitation of the proletariat.

Economic success for a few does not challenge this fundamental dynamic of class oppression; it merely reinforces it by accepting the rules of the capitalist system.

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