[lbo-talk] the Grundrisse and credit.

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When I read the contested passage, I felt like I was reading like some mix of philosophy and algebra. I did not feel that Marx was offering a historical account.

But when I have looked at a similar exposition from others, it seems much more historical. And perhaps this taints Marx' screed. 

Which is to say, I agree with you, but I also understand Michael's reaction.

Joanna

----- Original Message -----

Michael Pollak:


> But whatever Marx says in this passage (and 
I think it's disputable) the beginning of Capital Vol I is the most 
detailed example of the ideal barter story I can call to 
> mind.

Simply repeating a false assertion does not make it any more true, and ignoring counter-arguments is not the same thing as refuting them.
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