[OPE-L:29] Procedural proposal #1

glevy@acnet.pratt.edu (glevy@acnet.pratt.edu)
Mon, 11 Sep 1995 14:21:36 -0700

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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.