Abstract At the of the 2000s, André Gorz (1923-2007) met with enthusiasm the “Value Criticism”, an heterodox interpretation of Marx, and seemed to find arguments to support his own radical critique of capitalism. The article questions the philosophical status of this link and defends the idea that the Gorz’s Existentialist Marxism is not, fundamentally, compatible … Continue reading The Last Gorz and the Value Criticism
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The cynics: An economy of frugality
Abstract The Greek cynics rejected the economic system of their time, as they believed its institutions were based on values contrary to the happiness and self-sufficiency of the individual. They instead promoted extreme frugality and begging. But to what extent can these practices be considered a genuine economic system given the social cooperation that an … Continue reading The cynics: An economy of frugality