Анализ и критика на капитализма
Analysis and Critique of Capitalism

Summary/Abstract: The concept of capitalism has experienced a resurgence in the social sciences, following a period of relative quiet in the last decades of the previous century. In contemporary discussions, three significant trends regarding the critique of capitalism have emerged. Firstly, there is a growing emphasis on immanent forms of critique, which derive their standards by reconstructing the fundamental principles of the institutions to be criticized. Secondly, there is a prevailing argument that the artistic critique of capitalism has lost its effectiveness, as capitalism has absorbed it into its mechanisms, while social critique has gained prominence. Thirdly, the analytical focus is directed to comprehending the critiques expressed by the actors living within the capitalist system. We assert that a comprehensive analysis of capitalist society demands the consideration of three additional forms of critique. First, this involves integrating a critique that draws from norms external to the system it criticizes. Secondly, artistic critique, often contrasted with social critique, should not be relegated to insignificance but rather revitalized ‒ especially in light of evidence indicating the perpetuation of its targets. Lastly, a critical examination of capitalism should not only encompass the critique presented by social actors but also delve into how social conditions and processes shape individual’s capacity for critique, its absence, and its content.

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