The Critique of Fetishism

This chapter explores the biographical origins and philosophical development of Marx’s theoretical work. The focus is on Marx’s critique of the phenomenon and concept of “fetishism” in capitalism as a key guiding thread, and on its origins in Marx’s critique of theology.

This chapter explores the origins and development of the concept of “fetishism” throughout the four drafts of Marx’s Capital between 1857 and 1882.

This chapter explores the evolution and characteristics of Marx’s critique of the “fetishistic” character of capitalism as an economic and social system.