Rentier capitalism

15 Choice: Why Less Is More Today’s capitalist democracy and its emphasis on consumerism, has led to an explosion of choices that many argue have increased human freedom and happiness. However, consumerism with its endless variety of choices has created a complicated paradox that is difficult to decipher. A vast sea of choices intended to liberate, has in fact enslaved us in a cycle where we are constantly seeking more and finding less satisfaction and meaning…

India’s ideal (regarding socialism) is that most, or all, of the major industries are owned and operated by the government, rather than the individual. India has excessive government control and ownership within the country, which is doing the country more harm than good (as we will see later on). Government-controlled businesses accounted for around 43% of India’s capital stock, and the productivity of these entities was substantially less than that of the private ones. This low productivity in…

To reiterate, Durkheim believed that through the division of labor, solidarity arises within a society. Therefore, Durkheim argues that there are two types of solidarity which are mechanical and organic solidarity. According to Durkheim, mechanical solidarity is based on likeness. These societies are characterized by likeness, in which the people of society share similarities. For instance, Durkheim said that in early society, men and women were similar. They had similarities. Since during this…

Karl Marx is the founder of the Marxist movement, an ideology that is directly opposed to capitalism. Marx believed that capitalism is all about economics, people are only interested in maximising profits for their own personal gain and competing against similar businesses. Marx argues that in capitalism, the only goal is money. He states that capitalism is all about economics and that if a capitalist does not only focus on the potential amount of money that he could make, then it is likely that…

Throughout ‘An Inspector Calls’ written by J.B Priestley in 1945, the author presents two significant and upper class characters who are extremely guilty of abusing their power in society: Sheila Birling and Mr Birling. Priestley clearly highlights the fact that abuse of power is highly common within the upper class, due to the fact that they let their status and wealth control their lives. Consequently, the author portrays the Birling family as capitalists who only prioritise their wealth and…

The Upper Class vs. The Lower Class: A Marxist Reading of Comus In 1848, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels published The Communist Manifesto, which stems from Marxist ideas. John Milton published A Masque Presented at Ludlow Castle, 1634 [Comus], in 1637; a mere 3 years after its first performance for the Earl of Bridgewater. Over 200 years pass after Milton’s publication of this court masque, until the emergence of Communism as a political platform. Although Marxism was invented several decades…

Emile Durkheim lived in France until the twentieth century. During this time Durkheim focused on social change and industrial society. He questions social order and was curious of how social order is achieved and maintained within social progress (Dillion, 2014). Durkheim is known for coming up with the discipline of sociology, he differentiated it from philosophy and psychology by focusing on the empirical research and social facts. Durkheim was one of the first to explain the existence and…

An anarchist utopia is a place free of structure, an “intentional community” (Bey 2003, 95) that embraces the Chaos that “never died” (Bey, 3). Le Guin’s The Dispossessed (Le Guin 2003) Depicts such a utopia. Anarres hosts an anarcho-syndicalist society. There is no political system, socioeconomic classes, or possession. Everyone has the “birthright of decision” (Le Guin, 9). “Nobody goes hungry while another eats” (Le Guin, 285). The only organizational forces are the computers that…

Chapters 1& 2 Analysis “Money, Greed, and god” Chapters One & Two Analysis” I perpetually rest assure that Capitalism is selfish and corrupt. Contemplating that greed hurts the poor and helps the rich, that greed is all about the desire for money and power. After reading the introduction and chapters one and two of Jay W. Richar ds book “Money, Greed and God: Why Capitalism is the Solution “, Richard certainly grasps my consideration and leads me towards to considering that a…

The war between Aristocrats, Bourgeoisie, and Proletarians was stirred when Karl Marx produced the book The Communist Manifesto. The Communist Manifesto is both a reaction to the events of the French revolution and a reflection of industrialization and nationalism in 19th century Europe, in the sense that the Bourgeoisie are the sole issue. A few key ideas that will be discussed is Marx’ view of history, the French Revolution, the current state of affairs in Europe, the role gender played, as…