Quote by Karl Marx

In the domain of Political Economy, free scientific inquiry meets not merely the same enemies as in all other domains. The peculiar nature of the material it deals with, summons as foes into the field of battle the most violent, mean and malignant passions of the human breast, the Furies of private interest.

In the domain of Political Economy, free scientific inquiry

Summary

This quote, by Karl Marx, suggests that when it comes to Political Economy, scientific inquiry faces not only typical obstacles but also specific challenges. The unique nature of the subject matter attracts powerful and malevolent passions rooted in self-interest. Marx refers to these opposing forces as the "Furies of private interest," implying that individuals driven solely by their own gain can become vehement adversaries to impartial and objective scientific investigation in the realm of economics and politics.

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