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Alex Knight is a proponent of the End of Capitalism Theory, which states that the global capitalist system is breaking down due to ecological and social limits to growth and that a paradigm shift toward a non-capitalist future is underway. He is working on a book titled "The End of Capitalism" and seeks a publisher. Since 2007 he has edited the website endofcapitalism.com. He has a degree in electrical engineering and a Master's in political science, both from Lehigh University. He lives in Philadelphia, where he is a teacher and organizer.
(1 comments) SHARE Saturday, December 11, 2010 Class Division in the English Language
Would you rather receive a hearty welcome or a cordial reception?
Notice the imagery and feelings evoked by the two phrases. The first has a Germanic origin, the second, French. The English language is split along class lines -- a reflection of the Norman invasion of England, almost 1000 years ago. German-derived English words carry with them a working class connotation, and French-derived words sound aristocratic.
(7 comments) SHARE Wednesday, November 3, 2010 Why Marxism Has Failed, And Why Zombie-Marxism Cannot Die --" Part 1
In this era of capitalist crisis, when the entire system threatens to implode, new challenges, and new opportunities, are springing to life. To be relevant to our own century requires shedding the dead superstitions of the past, and facing the future with critical consciousness.
(1 comments) SHARE Friday, August 6, 2010 The End of Capitalism? Part 3. Life After Capitalism
The following exchange between Michael Carriere and Alex Knight occurred via email, July 2010. Alex Knight was questioned about the End of Capitalism Theory, which states that the global capitalist system is breaking down due to ecological and social limits to growth and that a paradigm shift toward a non-capitalist future is underway. This is the final part of a four-part interview.
SHARE Saturday, July 31, 2010 The End of Capitalism? Part 2B. Social Limits and the Crisis
The following exchange between Michael Carriere and Alex Knight occurred via email, July 2010. Alex Knight was questioned about the End of Capitalism Theory, which states that the global capitalist system is breaking down due to ecological and social limits to growth and that a paradigm shift toward a non-capitalist future is underway. This is the third part of a four-part interview.
(2 comments) SHARE Monday, July 26, 2010 The End of Capitalism?: Part 2A. Capitalism and Ecological Limits
The following exchange between Michael Carriere and Alex Knight occurred via email, July 2010. Alex Knight was questioned about the End of Capitalism Theory, which states that the global capitalist system is breaking down due to ecological and social limits to growth and that a paradigm shift toward a non-capitalist future is underway. This is the second part of a four-part interview.
(2 comments) SHARE Sunday, July 25, 2010 The End of Capitalism?: Part 1. Crisis and Opportunity
The following exchange between Michael Carriere and Alex Knight occurred via email, July 2010. Alex Knight was questioned about the End of Capitalism Theory, which states that the global capitalist system is breaking down due to ecological and social limits to growth and that a paradigm shift toward a non-capitalist future is underway.