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[–] ksynwa@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 4 years ago (2 children)

I feel this is too loaded for beginners. Should select five or so from this list for an introduction to beginners.

But I understand if you want copy the post verbatim as it was posted.

[–] BillionaireChowder@lemmygrad.ml 0 points 4 years ago (1 children)

Does that mean I shouldn't have started by reading Das Kapital? Because I started by reading Das Kapital.

[–] ksynwa@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 4 years ago

I feel people should study Kapital at some point but I'd rather start with easier texts to get a general picture of MLism and then tackle Kapital. The reason is that the pamphlets are texts intended for the masses not accustomed to Marxism while Kapital is academic in nature.

That said, these are my personal beliefs and there is no single path to tread. As long as comrades are radicalised and educated, I am happy. :^)