Modernity | Clarissa's Blog
All cultures carry a degree of feudalism and ideas from different eras into the present. Capitalism would surely die if we were to not have these pre-existing structures of desire. For instance, consider martial arts. The origin of all the arts is totally feudalistic. And we continue to bow as we enter the doors of the dojos. Consider marriage -- the basis a huge capitalist industry and yet based on the principles of patriarchy and woman ownership. Consider fashion -- it comes from the French and other aristocratic courts. Etc.
It's very naive to think we have totally transcended the past, or even that it would be desirable to have done so.
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