Things are developing a little slowly. We need to begin to focus our
attention on what we plan to do next.
I will address the question of Marx's plans and readings later.
Since no one else has come up with a concrete proposal, I want to *PROPOSE*
the following: WE SHOULD DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURAL PROPOSAL FOR
THE NEXT WEEK, DISCUSS MODIFICATIONS AND/OR ALTERNATIVES, AND ATTEMPT TO
COME TO AN AGREEMENT BY 9/18.
Here's a suggestion for "Step One."
A. Prelude:
1) discuss this question
2) suggestions for readings from Marx and others on Marx's plans
B. Review Marx's plans:
Object: try to identify the logic behind the plans and see what
initial modifications and additions there should be.
C. List outstanding issues related to understanding capitalism:
Object: identify those aspects of capitalist reality that need further
investigation.
D. Reconsider the major divisions:
Object: Consider whether "B" needs to be modified as a result of "C".
Make modifications as required.