I think that history shows that (at least for the US, which I know best) ideas of "fairness" (and even religion) helped mass movements _mobilize themselves_. For example, look at the work of Eugene V. Debs. And of course, capitalist visions of "fairness" differ from proletarian ones.
CC writes: > It is I suppose possible that the rhetoric of "fairness" could mobilize millions, but I very much doubt it. It is too juzzy a concept, & most of its meanings flow from capitalist ideology.< On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 3:07 PM, Carrol Cox <[email protected]> wrote: > Jim D: > In the meantime, I see no reason why we can't talk about fairness, > since the > > "masses" can learn from our discussion. > > It is fair that I get fair value for my money. If I have more money than > you, it I s unfair for me not to get a better education than you. > > It isn't fair for single mothers to sponge off taxpayers. > > It isn't fair for BART employees to interfere with my right to travel from > Oakland to SF. > > The same old fellow saids something about when two rights collide. > > It is I suppose possible that the rhetoric of "fairness" could mobilize > millions, but I very much doubt it. It is too juzzy a concept, & most of > its > meanings flow from capitalist ideology. > > Carrol > > > _______________________________________________ > pen-l mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.csuchico.edu/mailman/listinfo/pen-l > -- Jim Devine / "Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away." -- Philip K. Dick
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