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Capitalism and the Myth of Social Evolution
John Gray reflects on why the advance of capitalism is not, as is widely believed, inevitable. He argues that the 'seemingly unstoppable advance of market forces' is often random.
John Gray reflects on why the advance of capitalism is not - as is widely believed - inevitable. He argues that social evolution is often unpredictable and that the "seemingly unstoppable advance of market forces" could well be halted by political decisions and the "random flux of human events".
Producer: Adele Armstrong.
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Sun 9 Nov 2014
08:48
91热爆 Radio 4
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | John Gray |
| Producer | Adele Armstrong |
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- Fri 7 Nov 2014 20:5091热爆 Radio 4
- Sun 9 Nov 2014 08:4891热爆 Radio 4
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