Twenty Lectures on Social Sciences.

Summary

The text discusses the concept of fortune in both Chinese and Western societies, emphasizing that enjoying fortune often means living without labor, which is linked to exploitation. In familial societies, individuals can inherit wealth, while in individualistic societies, some can live off investments without working. Exploitation arises when one group benefits from the labor of another, often due to ownership of production tools. The text traces the history of exploitation from primitive societies to modern capitalism, suggesting that as productivity increases, the potential for exploitation may diminish, leading to a more equitable distribution of resources and the eventual disappearance of social classes.

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