Fred, Thanks for your reply. I think 'entity' is too stong. But if we substitute 'aspect' for 'entity' I would go along with what you say. Ie. abstract labour are distinct aspects of value (and hence 'distinguishable'). Of course, I think there is alot more to the qualitative side of all this (viz. 'congealment', immediate opposition, mediate identity, and other such difficult stuff) but I can accept what you say, with the substitution suggested above. And I agree with you about the profound importance this has for grapsing the quantitative side of value. Regarding Chai-on's very interesting post, I think it may well be that Chai-on's reading of Hegel on content and form is isomorphic to my conception of value. To my embarassment I don't have the time to think this through in order to confrim this - but will do so when I get the time. Pleased to 'virtually' meet you, Chai-on! Many thanks, Andy
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