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Przyczynek do marksistowskiej krytyki prywatnego automobilizmu
A Contribution to the Marxist Critique of Private Automobilism

Author(s): Sławomir Czapnik
Subject(s): Philosophy, Social Philosophy, Marxism
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: car; automobility; capitalism; Paul Virilio; Erich Fromm

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this paper is to analyze private automobilism in capitalist system from the Marxist perspective. Author starts with Paul Virilio thought on speed and politics, issues of the mobility and social and political control. Then article is focused on Erich Fromm’s, thinker from the Frankfurt School, criticism of private owned cars. Next part is devoted to the social and cultural significance of the car-first transportation in the United States. Paper ends with alternative point of view on the automobilism, delivered by punk rock artist, known as Jello Biafra. In conclusion, there is an attempt to outline socialist option on motorization.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 35
  • Page Range: 209-229
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Polish