Description
KARL MARX: THE MAN, THE REVOLUTIONARY AND THE THEORIST II
Book Summary
This second volume of the collective work dedicated to Karl Marx delves into the reception, connections, and self-criticism of his thought. Editors Gustavo Leyva, Sergio Pérez Cortés, and Jorge Rendón bring together a rigorous analysis of how Marx's work has been interpreted, transformed, and debated throughout history. The reader will find an academic study that examines the Marxist legacy from multiple perspectives, offering keys to understanding its relevance in contemporary philosophical, political, and economic debate.
What is it about?
The book focuses on the critical analysis of the reception of Marx's thought, exploring how his ideas have been appropriated, reinterpreted, and, at times, distorted by different currents and movements. It examines the connections between Marxist theory and other philosophical traditions, as well as the developments it has undergone in diverse historical contexts. A fundamental axis is Marx's own self-criticism and how this dimension has been addressed by his interpreters. The volume also addresses the revitalization of Marxism following recent economic crises, growing global inequalities, and environmental destruction, placing Marx once again at the center of the debate on contemporary capitalism.
Main Topics
- Historical and philosophical reception of Marx's thought in the 19th and 20th centuries.
- Self-criticism and internal reworking of Marxist theory.
- Connections of Marxism with other philosophical and political currents.
- Relevance of Marxist analysis in the face of economic crises and global inequalities.
- Relationship between Marxist theory and contemporary ecological and social debates.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at university students, researchers, and academics in philosophy, political science, sociology, history, and economics. It is also of interest to readers with a background in critical theory who wish to delve deeper into the legacy and reinterpretations of Marxism. It is not an introduction to Marx's thought, but a specialized study on its reception and theoretical evolution.
What this book contributes
- A detailed analysis of how Marx's thought has been received and transformed by different intellectual traditions.
- Keys to understanding the internal self-criticism of Marxism as a tool for theoretical renewal.
- An updated perspective on the relevance of Marxist analysis in the face of contemporary problems such as inequality and the ecological crisis.
- A critical and non-dogmatic vision of Marx's legacy, removed from ideological simplifications.
Technical Specifications
- Author: GUSTAVO LEYVA, SERGIO PEREZ CORTES AND JORGE RENDON (EDS.)
- Publisher: ANTHROPOS
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: HISTORY: THEORY AND METHODS, HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY, MARXISM AND COMMUNISM, ECONOMIC THEORY AND PHILOSOPHY
- Collection: PHILOSOPHY
- Publication date: February 2021
- Number of pages: 368
- Weight: 632 g
Editorial Review
This collective work represents a solid contribution to the study of contemporary Marxism, offering a critical and pluralistic approach that avoids both hagiography and simplistic condemnation. Its primary value lies in addressing the reception and self-criticism of Marx's thought, aspects less covered in specialized literature. It is especially useful for those seeking to understand the evolution of Marxism as a living theoretical tradition, capable of engaging with the problems of the 21st century. A rigorous and well-edited book for a demanding academic audience.