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Shadows on a wall
At a social gathering a few years ago, the topic of conversation turned to matters concerning the British monarchy. In due course the conversation turned towards the existence of the position of a king or queen, not to mention the … Continue reading
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Tagged Allegory of the Cave, British Republican Movement, ideology, illusion, institution, lineage, monarchy, perception, philosopher, Plato, revelations, shadows
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An old ethic for a new economy
It was the 19th century social philosopher Karl Marx who famously coined the idea of a “reserve army of the unemployed”. For Marx, the existence of such a large number of workers would act as a weapon that could be … Continue reading
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Tagged career, character, commitment, contingent workers, coreworkers, downsizing, emotions, ethics, global capital, illusion, insecurity, loyalty, Marx, motivation, revenge evictions, stability, trust, virtue, zero hours
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