“A commodity appears at first sight an extremely obvious, trivial thing. But its analysis brings out that it is a very strange thing, abounding in metaphysical subtleties and theological niceties.”
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Quote by Karl Marx
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Marx Selections
This book is a curated collection of extracts from the writings of Karl Marx, focusing on his most influential ideas. It includes selections from 'The Communist Manifesto,' 'Capital,' and other foundational works, providing readers with a concise overview of Marx's theories on class struggle, capitalism, and the socialist revolution. more
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