>--- On Thu, 11/20/08, Chris Doss <lookoverhere1 at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> > The idea that universal equality is in some way desirable is
> > one.
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>Yes, and if there are no ethical precepts even implicit in Marx's message
>why do intellectuals and people who could be *succesful* in a capitalist
>system- those that have something to lose- join ranks with the working
>class under the aegis of Marxism? Is it just an acceptance of the telos?
maybe we are using different definitions of precept. I'm thinking of precept: a rule that guides personal conduct.
if that's what you mean, I'd be interested in a couple of examples from Marx.
if that's not what you mean, then... what do you mean by "ethical precept".
-s
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