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[60] Goose: commodities and value Value cannot exist without commodities. This is
why the first chapter is called “Commodities” and not
“Value.” Although the first chapter is a systematic
discussion of value one must take into consideration the
use of value and the commodity exchanged or produced. A
great example that is mentioned in the text of this
would be a new born child. Although this child does
have potential value, this value cannot yet fully be
realized. The child lacks many skills and it is
uncertain which skills the child will eventually possess.
If the child becomes perhaps a heart surgeon then its
value may be considered greater then that of becoming
an Elementary school teacher. As said by Hans in the
text “When Marx says ‘commodity’ he does not only think
of a useful thing but also of the social connection in
which this thing is produced.” Therefore the first
chapter is ultimately a discussion based upon a
commodity and not just the value system that describes
such a commodity. “Sie sind mehr als nur Ware, weil
doppeltes, Gebrauchsgegenstaende und zugleich
Werttraeger” |
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