[lbo-talk] Marx's Rejection of a Moral Critique of Capital

[123hop at comcast.net]

I have read Tamas, I have read Marx, and I do understand their description of capital production as a system that must operate by certain rules. But so do all systems. And yet, being conscious historical subjects, we can step outside of this system and make a judgment whether that system benefits humanity. 

Creating jobs in a wage-slave economy is creating more slavery. Is it possible to condemn slavery without reference to some kind of ethics? 

In the absence of the overthrow of the systems that define our lives, we still have a choice about the extent of our collaboration. This choice also is made with reference to some kind of ethics. 

Of course, focusing on the immorality of the Koch brothers misses the larger point and is a waste of time. But I find it equally misleading to reject ethical concerns in understanding our struggle. 

Joanna 

----- Original Message ----- 
On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 10:48 AM, <123hop at comcast.net> wrote: 


> Yeah, I guess they're all just job creators. Yup. 
> 
> Joanna 

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Koch Inustries does in fact employ about 70,000 people. So, yes, they 
are job creators in response to or anticipation of increases and 
shifts in demand for products and services. 

It serves no purpose to use moral language to condemn the firm for 
such activities, but if it makes you feel good, knock yourself out. 

Iaan 
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