We discuss the book 'Capitalism: A Global History' by historian Sven Beckert. This seminar is organized on Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 22 in Philadelphia. We address questions such as: What is the relationship of white supremacy and war to the development of capitalism? How far does the logic of capitalism penetrate into human life: do we live in a single, universal capitalist civilization? Further, how does the logic of capitalism define the state, the worker, and possibilities for revolutionary change? What knowledge and what kind of science do we need to address the total crisis of American society today?