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| Question 54: Why does Marx's inquiry sometimes reach an impasse which can only be resolved by “considering the matter more closely”? |
| [10] BobDog: An impasse... Marx is torn between two theories which he believes both are correct. However, he is unable to explain why. He declares that an exchange value has a “worth” inherent in the good. Later he argues that exchange value is determined by the circumstances outside of the exchange. Such circumstances might involve location, number of substitutes, tastes of the people, etc. For example, an ounce of gold may only buy a loaf of bread where gold is easily found. |
| Rather than giving up on these theories, Marx believes that there is more to the problem than he is able to see. This is much like someone standing inside a building who has difficulty understanding what makes the trees sway. |
| Hans: Not only Marx's theories are contradictory, but the world itself is contradictory. |
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