by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
this is the staple book of the Communist party written in the 1800's.
although there are many portions of this pamphlet that i do not agree with, there is still a lot of good ideas presented here. the abolishment of all private property, religion, nationalism etc would have more repercussions and corruptions than it would solve.
one great idea presented is the abolishment of wage-labor. that might sound too radical and call me a commy, but think about the potential outcome: removing wage labor and returning to piece-work or pay based on performance utility could theoretically lower the gap between the retardedly wealthy and those who work for 8 bucks and hour. The amount of pay per peice would be extremely difficult to regulate and would not even be relevent in many types of work, but the current ridiculous state of american capitalism needs to be corrected somehow.
the creation of wage-labor created a system where those with capital and the means to create factories looked for any means to lower costs and improve the owners lifestyle at the expense of an innumerable working, struggling class.
i can't complain too much because i know that even when i don't have a job, or income, the govt won't let me starve, thanks to unemployment or foodstamps or welfare (socialist institutions that protect the working class from the economy created by the wealthy business owners).
it seems like communism doesn't work in reality, but its a damn good concept for the most part...
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Pythagoras, a short account of his life and philosophy
written by Leslie Ralph
Pythagoras was a Greek born in the 6th century BC. He coined the term "philosopher" and had a deep interest in astrology (astronomy), and music. he was a vegetarian and founded the "secret society" of Pythagoreans. he was a great teacher and a famous character, and although he was discounted by some of the more distinguished philosophers, such as Plato, many of his acomplishments and philosphies survived through the middle ages and some to this day.
i am thinking about writing one of my term papers on this guy, but i haven't thought of a thesis or argument yet. any ideas?
Pythagoras was a Greek born in the 6th century BC. He coined the term "philosopher" and had a deep interest in astrology (astronomy), and music. he was a vegetarian and founded the "secret society" of Pythagoreans. he was a great teacher and a famous character, and although he was discounted by some of the more distinguished philosophers, such as Plato, many of his acomplishments and philosphies survived through the middle ages and some to this day.
i am thinking about writing one of my term papers on this guy, but i haven't thought of a thesis or argument yet. any ideas?
The French Revolution and Human Rights
A Brief History of Documents edited and translated by Lynn Hunt
this book was a list of a bunch of documents that were written or circulated circa the time of the French Revolution (1789) and the upheaval of government and social chaos that followed in the 1790's in France.
jews were considered non-citizens in France, as well as many other nations at this time period. the jews lived in segregated communites, often speaking hebrew and were not forced to abide by many laws of the land. they were denied ownership of capital (property) and this basically forced them into dealing with money for their own survival.
thus the jews started practicing usury (money loaning at high interest) and created the foundations of many banks.
one of the arguments that jewish people used when justifying the creation of israel (and the uncompensated, immediate removal of the palestinians from their homeland) was that people without a nation cease to exist in history. this is exactly the fate that was transferred to the palestinians.
this could go anywhere... any thoughts on banks, the palestinian Crisis, social movements etc?
this book was a list of a bunch of documents that were written or circulated circa the time of the French Revolution (1789) and the upheaval of government and social chaos that followed in the 1790's in France.
jews were considered non-citizens in France, as well as many other nations at this time period. the jews lived in segregated communites, often speaking hebrew and were not forced to abide by many laws of the land. they were denied ownership of capital (property) and this basically forced them into dealing with money for their own survival.
thus the jews started practicing usury (money loaning at high interest) and created the foundations of many banks.
one of the arguments that jewish people used when justifying the creation of israel (and the uncompensated, immediate removal of the palestinians from their homeland) was that people without a nation cease to exist in history. this is exactly the fate that was transferred to the palestinians.
this could go anywhere... any thoughts on banks, the palestinian Crisis, social movements etc?
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