The Labor Theory of Value and Marx's Theory of Exploitation

16 Oct 2025 • 92 min • EN
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Both supporters and opponents of the Labor Theory of Value often assume that the LTV and Marx"s theory of capitalist exploitation are a package deal. Others, like G.A. Cohen, have questioned that link. Ben Burgis takes a look at the debate, arguing that these two ideas are related...but not in the way a lot of people assume. Sign up for Ben"s Capital classes at patreon.com/benburgis Follow Ben on Twitter: @BenBurgis Follow GTAA on Twitter: @Gtaa_Show Become a GTAA Patron and receive numerous benefits ranging from patron-exclusive postgames every Monday night to our undying love and gratitude for helping us keep this thing going: patreon.com/benburgis Read the weekly philosophy Substack: benburgis.substack.com Visit benburgis.com

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