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Капитализъм и власт
Capitalsim and Power

Author(s): Ivan Katsarski
Subject(s): Philosophy, Political Philosophy
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: power, capitalism; pre-capitalist societies; democracy; way of life

Summary/Abstract: The study discusses the peculiarities of power relationships in capitalism. First, approaches of mainstream economics and sociology are compared in the interpretation of social reality. Then follows, a comparison of power relations in pre-capitalist societies and in capitalism. In societies prior to capitalism power is usually demonstrated openly and clearly whereas in capitalism it is disguised to a maximum degree. Finally, one of the basic mechanisms of power in capitalism is considered, power through seduction.

  • Issue Year: 25/2017
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 121-145
  • Page Count: 25
  • Language: Bulgarian