Left Communism

As global politics shift and radical ideologies reappear, this book is essential for understanding alternative Marxist perspectives.

Chapters:

— Left Communism: Introduces Left Communism, critiquing parliamentary methods and advocating for revolutionary action.

— Amadeo Bordiga: Highlights Bordiga’s role, opposition to reformism, and call for a disciplined revolutionary party.

— Council Communism: Examines the councilist movement, advocating workers' councils over traditional state theories.

— Ultra-leftism: Discusses spontaneity, direct action, and the rejection of compromise in ultra-left positions.

— Communist Workers' Party of Germany: Details the KAPD’s history, ideology, and influence, breaking from mainstream Marxism.

— International Communist Party: Explores the PCI’s contributions and internationalist outlook on 20th-century revolutionary strategies.

— Communist Workers' Organisation (UK): Insights into UK Left Communist activism and views on imperialism, class struggle, and the proletariat.

— Internationalist Communist Party (Italy): Analyzes the PCInt’s ideas, linking them to broader Left Communist debates.

— Onorato Damen: Highlights Damen’s critiques of reformism and return to revolutionary principles.

— Jan Appel: Examines Appel’s impact on German and Dutch councilist movements and Left Communist thought.

— Leninism: Evaluates Left Communist critiques of Leninism, contrasting with Leninist vanguardism.

— Otto Rühle: Explores Rühle’s rejection of party politics and advocacy for council democracy.

— List of Communist Ideologies: Overview of various communist ideologies, situating Left Communism within revolutionary traditions.

— Marxist Schools of Thought: Contrasts Left Communist views with other Marxist schools and revolutionary strategies.

— Internationalist–Defencist Schism: Examines the WWI split between internationalists and defencists and its implications for Left Communist theory.

— “Left-Wing” Communism: An Infantile Disorder: Critiques Lenin's work from a Left Communist viewpoint, challenging its strategies.

— Workers' Council: Explores the role of workers' councils in revolutionary organization and socialist transition.

— List of Left-Wing Internationals: Surveys global revolutionary alliances among Left Communist groups.

— Proletarian Internationalism: Investigates proletarian internationalism in Left Communist thought, emphasizing solidarity and critiquing nationalism.

— Lotta Comunista: Offers insights into contemporary movements like Lotta Comunista and their relevance today.

— Outline of Marxism: Summarizes Marxist principles through Left Communism, reflecting on revolutionary theory’s evolution.