Title
The Free Arena of Literature: Science Fiction Films’ Critiques of Capitalism in the United States
College - Author 1
College of Liberal Arts
Department - Author 1
History Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BA in History
Date
6-2021
Primary Advisor
Lewis Call, College of Liberal Arts, History Department
Abstract/Summary
Capitalism is an inherently flawed system. The ideologies of Karl Marx have remained relevant for their critiques of the system, yet socially, his ideas are not accepted in the capitalist United States. Capitalism, as the dominant economic system of western civilization, has become synonymous with patriotism in the U.S. This has proved incredibly harmful to criticisms of capitalism, as they are met with questions of allegiance and patriotism rather than a careful reconsideration of ideals. Through science fiction films, these ideas that are usually difficult to express become much more palatable to a capitalist society. But to fully appreciate the critiques of capitalism through fictional depictions in sci-fi films, it is imperative to first understand the real world limitations of the economic system.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/histsp/61
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