BLOG: What two groups of people does Marx see struggling for dominance in his world? Which group does he predict will win? Why does he think so?
Marxist (or anti-Marxist?) music: “Millworker” song by James Taylor (Course Pack).
BLOG: Taylor’s song is about a textile mill laborer during the American Industrial Revolution (early 20th century). Taylor quotes almost exactly from Marx. Identify the line in the song and reference it to Marx. Include a picture of a textile millworker.
Modern economic philosophy (Do you think?): “Mercedes Benz” Janis Joplin (1943-1970) (Course Pack).
BLOG: Note the opening (spoken) line in Joplin’s song. Is this song intended to be serious in any way? If so, how? What does Joplin mean by “social and political import?” Is this song satire? Explain. Include a picture of Janis Joplin and a Mercedes Benz.
