The Problems of Constructing the Future: Left-wing Philosophers vs Neoliberalism
- Authors: Kushni A.M.1,2,3, Zhukov D.P.4
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Affiliations:
- Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
- A.N. Kosygin Russian State University (Technology. Design. Art)
- Russian University of Transport (RUT-MIIT)
- Lomonosov Moscow State University
- Issue: Vol 12, No 6 (2022)
- Pages: 135-142
- Section: Articles
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/2223-0092/article/view/535875
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.33693/2223-0092-2022-12-6-135-142
- ID: 535875
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to analyze the different projects of the future by thinkers who adhere to the left-wing ideology. Two directions have been established for the development of an image of the future that is intended to replace the unjust socio-economic relations of today. The first direction is related to the demonstration of the shortcomings of the practical implementation of liberalism and neoliberalism, which has taken the outlines of neo-feudalism. The second direction emphasizes the gradual rebirth of capitalism into post-capitalism through the emergence of new classes of precariat, personhood and impersonality, and the emergence of people who exist as individuals. This situation actualizes the search for new ideological approaches in accordance with the changed reality. In addition, more and more evidence confirms the need to reassess the nature and functions of the economy in favor of the principles of post-growth. The possibility of combining the ideas of P. Mason, N. Srnicek and A. Williams to replace capitalism with post-capitalism by expanding the use of information and communication technologies and automation on this basis of all economic activities; reducing working time without reducing its pay; introducing an unconditional basic income and eliminating outdated approaches to work ethics is shown. The implementation of the above approaches can contribute to the establishment of a new counter-hegemonic social order, which will be an alternative to the market economy.
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Andrei M. Kushni
Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation; A.N. Kosygin Russian State University (Technology. Design. Art); Russian University of Transport (RUT-MIIT)
Email: ku7@bk.ru
Dr. of Sci. (Econ.), Professor; Professor at the Department of Mass Communication and Media Business; Professor at the Department of Economics and Management; Professor at the Department of Customs Law and Organization of Customs Affairs Law Institute Moscow, Russian Federation
Dmitriy P. Zhukov
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Email: dima.volk.zhukov@yandex.ru
Moscow, Russian Federation
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