capitalist realism
Coined by Mark Fisher, "capitalist realism" describes the belief that capitalism is the only viable system, influencing culture, politics, and economics.
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Definition
C2Philosophy
(academic, ideological)The belief that capitalism is the only viable economic and political system, making it difficult to imagine alternatives.
Example
- Mark Fisher's work explores the concept of capitalist realism and its impact on society.
- The sense of capitalist realism can lead to a feeling of inevitability about economic systems.
C2Politics
(academic, ideological)An ideological framework that views capitalism as the default and only practical system for organizing society.
Example
- In political discourse, capitalist realism often dismisses alternative economic models as unrealistic.
- Capitalist realism can influence public policy by prioritizing market-based solutions.
C1Art
(historical)A German pop art movement of the 1960s that critiqued consumer culture and capitalism.
Example
- The works of the capitalist realism movement often contained satirical elements.
- Artists in the capitalist realism movement used pop culture imagery to critique capitalism.
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