Re: The simple/elementary form of value considered as a whole (was Re: Charlie Andrew's book)

2000-09-21 Thread Jim Devine
Jim Devine suggested a passage on page 128 (vintage) 38 (progress). The explicit distinction is on page 152/66. Marx is clear in stating that value and its magnitude DO NOT originate in exchange value, they are "expressed" in exchange value. Tom, could you give the full quote? Jim Devine

RE: RE: The simple/elementary form of value considered as a whole (was Re: Charlie Andrew's book)

2000-09-21 Thread Lisa Ian Murray
"...the common substance that manifests itself in the exchange-value of commodities, whenever they are exchanged, is their value. The progress of our investigation will show that exchange-value is the only form in which the value of commodities can manifest itself or be expressed. For