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Marxist Fetish Comodities

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What is "fetish of commodities" and how does it relate to Marxism?

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The solution is a concise explanation of fetish commodities according to the Marxist Theory.

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The word fetish dates back to the 1800s and means the idol people create and them imbue with power. The idol gains power over people. Marx ...

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