From: Betty-AT-pseud.pseud Subject: M-INTRO: place for talent? Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 11:09:33 -0600 Regarding the specific matter of Michael Jordan, I definitely see both sides of the issue. First of all, as a commodity, sports are not some of the more useful ones. Also, the fact that someone can make $35 million a year to play games all the time while teachers and other trained workers get measly salaries is really sad. However, the fact is that Jordan is awesome at what he does. His natural talent and ability single him out in the market-what he can do is not something anyone can learn. Therefore, has something to offer which no one else has. This presents a problem for me; where does natural ability come into play when Marx discusses labor? It seems obvious that people will differ in their ability to do certain things even with the aid of training. Is there a place for talent in a Marxist society? _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp --- from list marxism-intro-AT-lists.village.virginia.edu ---
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