| This question <77|77> overall <69|72> JohnGalt: <664|145>. |
| Question 114: Coat and linen are qualitatively different use-values. Are they exchanged because their use-values are different, or because the labors in them are different? |
| [71] JohnGalt: Who Needs A Coat When It's Summer? Precisely because coats and linen are produced by different classes of labor, they possess different use-values. Without both of these components, coats and linen, or any other two distinct commodities would not be able to be traded. First, this is because without different classes of labor no distinct commodities would be produced. This leads to the second dilemma, a lack of labor distinction would fail to allow use-value to be created. Thus, the relative values of commodities, such as could be produced, would be unable to be determined. |
| It is therefore essential to recognize that distinctions in use-value or labor are related and necessary and have been so as the capitalist system has developed. One cannot wholly exist without the other in order for this system to function seamlessly. Because of this, an infinite amount of differentiation and variation must exist to bring forward the use-value of an increasing array of commodities that are both desired and offered in the market which facilitates their trade. |
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