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Why Read Marx Today?
Jonathan Wolff
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Paperback. Wolff argues that we can detach Marx the critic of current society from Marx the prophet of future society; he remains the most impressive critic we have of liberal, capitalist, bourgeois society. He shows that the value of such does not depend on their views being true, but on features such as their originality, insight and systematic vision. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JPFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 10. Weight in Grams: 112.
'All too often, Karl Marx has been regarded as a demon or a deity - or a busted flush. This fresh, provocative, and hugely enjoyable book explains why, for all his shortcomings, his critique of modern society remains forcefully relevant even in the twenty-first century.' Francis Wheen, author of Karl Marx In recent years we could be forgiven for assuming that Marx has nothing left to say to us. Marxist regimes have failed miserably, and with them, it seemed, all reason to take Marx seriously. The fall of the Berlin Wall had enormous symbolic resonance: it was taken ... Read more
'All too often, Karl Marx has been regarded as a demon or a deity - or a busted flush. This fresh, provocative, and hugely enjoyable book explains why, for all his shortcomings, his critique of modern society remains forcefully relevant even in the twenty-first century.' Francis Wheen, author of Karl Marx In recent years we could be forgiven for assuming that Marx has nothing left to say to us. Marxist regimes have failed miserably, and with them, it seemed, all reason to take Marx seriously. The fall of the Berlin Wall had enormous symbolic resonance: it was taken ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780192805058
SKU
V9780192805058
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About Jonathan Wolff
Jonathan Wolff is Professor of Philosophy at University College London. His books include the successful An Introduction to Political Philosophy, OUP.
Reviews for Why Read Marx Today?
All too often, Karl Marx has been regarded as a demon or a deity - or a busted flush. This fresh, provocative, and hugely enjoyable book explains why, for all his shortcomings, his critique of modern society remains forcefully relevant even in the twenty-first century.
Francis Wheen, author of Karl Marx
an engaging read
Economist
This ... Read more
Francis Wheen, author of Karl Marx
an engaging read
Economist
This ... Read more