Capitalist Quote by Karl Marx
“So long as the product is sold, everything is taking its regular course from the standpoint of the capitalist producer.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Economic writings, 1867, Theories of Capitalist Production
The quote suggests that once a product is sold, the capitalist view sees the process as normal and unremarkable, ignoring broader impacts.
In simple terms: Sale normalizes the capitalist process.
Question the hidden effects of sales.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business decisions
- policy making
- ethical reviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “regular course” hide?
- Who benefits from this view?
Ignores labor and environmental costs.