The Bourgeoisie and the Middle Class

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An attempt to explain the different histories of these two ideas which are often used as synonyms.

[m.w.]

"The rules apply to thee, but they do not to me- for you are proletariat and I am bourgeoisie, " - Unknown.

[firefly-pdho]

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[RubyOnyxx]

This is quite relevant for me right now, very much appreciate all the content you've put out lately.

[goranbalen]

Much love from Croatia professor. Take care and keep the wisdom flowing.

[mzklucas]

I'm quarantined in Brazil, thanks for the content, food for thought!

[mountainghost]

Absolutely relevant at this point in history. Good job.

[swashbuckle]

I don't know how i got here, but i appreciate the lecture.

[gurjotsingh]

Thank you for that Indian classical music! I myself am an Indian classical vocalist.

[LokiBeckonswow]

Thanks for your work Wes, I've been a fan for years, and I especially appreciated your insight with that last video, I find so much peace in knowing that there are minds like yours in the world making sense of everything, thanks from Australia

[Pedro_Fiel]

Thanks a lot for the videos Wes, giving something to learn about in this vacant time

[hymenrecords]

Please turn your videos into a podcast! I love turning them on and zoning out while I do laundry or commute

[AnimusDecolor]

Thank you for that succinct presentation! These two terms seem at times to be used interchangeably and indiscriminately and I hadn't realized why until now.

[christelting]

I was looking for something different that what you discuss here. The way the word Bourgeoisie is used today and the recent past is to refer to the very wealthy. I keep reading that it means middle class.

I'm wondering if the word in it's day was closer to upper middle class. Or elite business tycoon. And not someone someone owning a fancy clothing shop. More like bankers and investors.

The lower class accepted lords, barons, and the royalty. But they scoffed at anyone lesser than royalty to hold themselves up as the equivalent of royalty and claim to be better than them with more rights. I think that was the reason for the resentment and why the word has negative connotations.

[Bob-dicz]

Comment please on the upper middle class in America vs middle class in America

[justjoking]

Bourgeoisie is a colloquiallism for anyone who owns land and has more money than you.

[obyarnold]

Someone who lived in a city?!? It’s definitely someone who owns the means of production, such as a landlord or business owner. Someone who sells their labor is not bourgeois. The term middle class obfuscates relationship to production in favor of the vibes-based view of where someone falls in an income distribution.

[nerdlynerd]

Thank you for the information!
And yes, as an American, social image means nothing to me. Even if I drove a Bugatti Veyron, if mama wants a chalupa, she’s gonna get a chalupa.

[Kuznia_]

This was on recommended. Why? Not a clue?.. I really enjoyed it tho! :)

[hiteshkumar-crtd]

the merchant is always viewed with suspicion. correct

[justinejohn]

Please someone help me, l want to know the argument of bourgeois on the concept of capitalism.