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1 Session 3 Bibliography - Marxism Lauren Weber Colorado Christian University PHL-205A March 10, 2024

2 Session 3 Bibliography - Marxism Weston, F. (2020, November 10). Biden's win is no victory for the working class: The us needs a workers' party! In Defense of Marxism. Retrieved March 6, 2024, from https://www.marxist.com/biden-victory-us-2020.htm In this article, the author states that the United States requires a powerful political party apart from the Democratic and Republican parties. He contends that these parties need to represent the working class adequately. It is a false feeling of comfort to suppose that Joe Biden's vow to focus on "shared values" will relieve the strains of the actual working class. Many Americans are "food insecure," live in poverty, and lack medical care. Therefore, their values may differ from those of others. The author portrays Biden as the "lesser evil" (cite). When US workers understand that Biden has done nothing, they will vote for a character like Donald Trump, whom the writer depicts as "the greater evil" (cite). Because of this, American workers must create a separate political party that will move the country closer to actual socialism. Marxism is portrayed as the only viable political system that would accommodate the needs of a large percentage of American workers, in addition to being an optimistic viewpoint. The writer of this article is a strong supporter of Marxism, and I do agree that those in poverty have a different view and values. We should feed the needy if we can, and those without health insurance should not have to live with health issues, illness, or death from curable diseases. For many workers, the motivation to keep going comes from the thought of working

3 toward the dream of one day being a property owner may have some truth to it. But Myers' and Noebel’s (2015) Marxists' portrayal of the working class as Snow White, enchanted into a state of trance by their oppressed, urges workers to rebel against the system they believe would enable them to achieve their objectives. They write, “This spell is broken when workers discover their true plight, throw off their chains, and form a worker’s paradise in which everyone works according to their ability and takes only what they need. This narrative is deeply compelling to those who have felt the lash of oppression.” (p. 109). The author supports the idea of a separate political party outside the Democratic and Republican parties but does not advocate for Marxism. For some, the struggle with voting for the "lesser evil" idea is often a choice due to societal pressure, of the importance of voting. However, to vote without a genuine value in a candidate, instead of settling on the "lesser evil" does not make them vote-worthy. "Lydia Davis’ amusing, insightful stories address the estrangements of everyday life – and resist the hollowing of language." The Conversation https://theconversation.com/lydia-davis-amusing-insightful-stories-address- the-estrangements-of-everyday-life-and-resist-the-hollowing-of-language- 217262 Stories by Lydia Davis examine the separations that occur in daily living. Although not overtly Marxist, it discusses social division and estrangement. The impact of capitalism on how we interact with others is

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4 covered in this writing. Although Lydia Davis's novels imply that capitalism degrades language, connections may still be made by discovering beauty in the everyday. Marx's idea of alienation—the state where workers feel cut off from their jobs and society—resonates with Davis's work. In the words of the text, "Materialism and consumerism can lead to a shallow existence devoid of deeper connections" (Myers & Noebel, 2015, p. 137). Marxism criticizes this feeling of estrangement and aims for a more balanced social structure, as pointed out in "Understanding the Times,” consistently says that consumerism and materialism may threaten deep connections between people. Limbaugh, D (2021, July 15) American Marxism the Spectrum https://www.thespectrum.com/story/opinion/2021/07/15/limbaugh-american- marxism/7982738002/ The author of this article, David Limbaugh, bases his claim that America is headed toward Marxism on the arguments made by Mark Levin, the author of "American Marxism." The incorporation and adaptation of Marxist principles in American culture is called American Marxism. According to Limbaugh, Marxism is controlling the rights that the country's founders battled for while being concealed by "progressives" as a demand for social, racial, and political justice. He characterizes the Black Lives Matter movement as a group that uses racial tension to generate division. Its negative impacts are evident in American culture, as those who disagree

5 with their objective are suppressed. Myers and Noebel state in "Understanding the Times," "Christianity --and all religions, for that matter--- will be overthrown because people will see religion as a trick used to keep them from standing up against injustice." (p. 107) With Marxism, it is believed this is the ultimate outcome with intention. "To Marxists, this is the course of history. It cannot be stopped" (p. 107) The cancel culture of today has restricted much content that people consider "offensive." No one's ability to express themselves freely in America should be restricted out of concern for negative consequences. However, it is a stretch to say that Americans are turning Marxist because they are demanding equality and justice. As previously stated, there's a possibility that some may take advantage of the circumstances to achieve their own goals, but we should still address the problems of society. It is ridiculous to label every effort to make injustices right as "Marxism." The idea that Marxists are progressives is much more dangerous. While making it clear that not all liberals are Marxists, Myers & Noebel (2015) went on to say that "To embrace a belief in constant progress, people must give up their belief in a rational, purposeful, powerful God whose plans and purposes do not involve economic overthrow" (p.108). I disagree with this claim because I don't think having a modern viewpoint equates to having a distorted understanding of God. According to the Bible, God wants us to plan, go forward, and flourish. (Proverbs 21:5)

6 Economic growth is fueling climate change – a new book proposes ‘degrowth communism’ as the solution. https://theconversation.com/economic-growth-is-fuelling-climate-change-a- new-book-proposes-degrowth-communism-as-the-solution-199572 Tokyo University assistant professor Kohei Saito offers the idea of "degrowth ecological communism" as a response to the growing climate catastrophe in his stimulating book "Marx in the Anthropocene: Towards the Idea of Degrowth Communism." He argues that although economic growth can sometimes be seen as a sign of prosperity, it can worsen environmental issues by increasing income through divestment and fake shortages. Through emphasizing the need to reduce demand to prevent environmental catastrophes, Saito's research questions challenge the idea that wealth is ultimately the result of expansion. The article explores the connection between the environment and Karl Marx's theories and suggests "degrowth communism" as a remedy. By combining principles of ecology with Marxist theory, Saito presents "degrowth ecological communism," contending that consumption reduction is essential for environmental change. The goal of degrowth communism is to question economic rules and regulations and promote environmental sustainability by reconstructing the world's economy to counteract environmental damage. "Degrowth communism" is a notion that examines the existing financial system. Myers and Noebel remind us that "economic choices have far-reaching consequences" (2015, p. 140).

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7 Is equality compatible with the nuclear family? Alva Gotby proposes a radical politics of friendship. https://theconversation.com/is-equality-compatible-with-the-nuclear-family- alva-gotby-proposes-a-radical-politics-of-friendship-199420 The article examines Alva Gotby's criticism of the conventional family, her advocacy of the politics of friendship, and her suggestion to abandon the idea of the family altogether. "They Call It Love" by Alva Gotby criticizes gender inequality in the mental health industry and conventional family structures. She suggests doing away with the traditional family unit in favor of a friendship-centered lifestyle. She creates the term "emotional reproduction" to describe how mothers and women are forced to continue providing excessive amounts of unpaid emotional and other care due to the capitalist need for affordable domestic labor. She contends that although emotional skills are primarily about kindness, working-class children still need to acquire them. Gotby's proposal aligns with the text's discussion on family structures. Myers and Noebel argue that "the family unit plays a crucial role in shaping societal values" (2015, p. 138). Gotby's ideas challenge this norm.

8 References Avery, T. (n.d.). Lydia davis' amusing, insightful stories address the estrangements of everyday life – and resist the hollowing of language . The Conversation. Retrieved March 8, 2024, from https://theconversation.com/lydia-davis-amusing-insightful-stories- address-the-estrangements-of-everyday-life-and-resist-the-hollowing- of-language-217262 Limbaugh, D. (2021, July 15). American marxism . The Spectrum. Retrieved March 8, 2024, from https://www.thespectrum.com/story/opinion/2021/07/15/limbaugh- american-marxism/7982738002/ Myers, J., & Noebel, D. A. (2015). Understanding the times: A survey of competing worldviews (1st ed.). David C Cook. Parrique, T. (2023, March 3). Economic growth is fuelling climate change – a new book proposes 'degrowth communism' as the solution . The Conversation. Retrieved March 8, 2024, from https://theconversation.com/economic-growth-is-fuelling-climate- change-a-new-book-proposes-degrowth-communism-as-the-solution- 199572 Rhodes, C. (2023, April 5). No, blackrock is not leading a marxist assault on capitalism . The Conversation. Retrieved March 7, 2024, from https://theconversation.com/no-blackrock-is-not-leading-a-marxist- assault-on-capitalism-203042

9 Weston, F. (2020, November 10). Biden's win is no victory for the working class: The us needs a workers' party! In Defense of Marxism. Retrieved March 6, 2024, from https://www.marxist.com/biden-victory-us- 2020.htm Zondervan. (2020). NIV Study Bible, Fully Revised Edition (K. L. Barker, M. L. Strauss, J. K. Brown, C. L. Blomburg, & M. Williams, Eds.; Mass Market ed.) [Book].

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