Theorizing Capitalism’s Cracks

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-24-2023

Department

Department of Social Sciences

Abstract

It is commonly said that it is easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism. Alternatives, framed as a simplistic dualism of capitalism vs communism, make it difficult to envision any alternative. Instead, the “sprouts” of communism lie concealed in capitalism, inherent in its contradictory logic and the twofold nature of labor. We present this theoretical framing so that our archaeological work can focus on people’s ‘other doing’ and suggest that it will always be difficult to envision alternatives to our capitalist present until we reclaim the inspiration that exists internal to capitalism itself.

Publication Title

International Journal of Historical Archaeology

Link to Full Text

Share

COinS