Western Marxism

Explore the intricate world of “Western Marxism” in the “Political Science” series. This book delves into the evolution and impact of critical theories in Western societies, providing deep insights into contemporary political thought and social movements. Whether you're a professional, student, or curious reader, “Western Marxism” elevates your understanding of complex ideas.

1: Western Marxism — Introduces the origins and key principles distinguishing Western Marxism from its Eastern counterpart.

2: Louis Althusser — Analyzes Althusser's contributions, focusing on structuralism and ideology.

3: Critique of Dialectical Reason — Examines Sartre's work on dialectics and historical materialism in Western discourse.

4: Karl Korsch — Investigates Korsch's revisionist theories and their influence on Western thought.

5: Praxis — Explores praxis as a crucial element in Western Marxist thought, linking theory and practice.

6: Raya Dunayevskaya — Surveys Dunayevskaya's contributions to Marxist humanism and reinterpretations of Marx.

7: Marxist aesthetics — Examines Marxism's influence on Western artistic movements and cultural criticism.

8: 20th-century French philosophy — Traces Marxism's impact on French philosophers like Foucault and Derrida.

9: Marxist schools of thought — Maps out diverse interpretations within Western Marxism.

10: For Marx — Revisits Althusser's work and its implications for understanding Marx.

11: Philosophy in the Soviet Union — Analyzes Marxist philosophy's evolution in the Soviet context.

12: Main Currents of Marxism — Traverses key intellectual currents within Western Marxism.

13: Marxist humanism — Explores the humanist dimensions of Western Marxist thought.

14: Young Marx — Examines Marx's early writings and their influence on Western Marxism.

15: Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844 — Analyzes Marx's early explorations of alienation and labor.

16: Marxist philosophy — Synthesizes diverse strands of Western Marxist philosophy.

17: György Lukács — Investigates Lukács's contributions to Western Marxism, focusing on reification and class consciousness.

18: Orthodox Marxism — Examines orthodox Marxism's foundational tenets and their adaptations in Western thought.

19: Dialectical materialism — Explores dialectical materialism in Western Marxism, contrasting historical interpretations.

20: History and Class Consciousness — Revisits Lukács's work on ideology, consciousness, and revolutionary praxis.

21: Outline of Marxism — Provides an overview of key Marxist principles in Western contexts.

“Western Marxism” offers essential insights and validations across critical theories, making it a must-have for any library or curriculum. This intellectual journey is key to understanding contemporary political and social dynamics.