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The German Ideology: Including Theses on Feuerbach and an Introduction to the Critique of Political Economy (Great Books in Philosophy)
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Nearly two years before his powerful Communist Manifesto, Marx (1818-1883) co-wrote "The German Ideology" in 1845 with friend and collaborator Friedrich Engels expounding a new political worldview, including positions on materialism, labour, production, alienation, the expansion of capitalism, class conflict, revolution, and eventually communism. They chart the course of 'true' socialism based on Hegel's dialectic, while criticising the ideas of Bruno Bauer, Max Stirner and Ludwig Feuerbach. Marx expanded his criticism of the latter in his now famous Theses on Feuerbach, found after Marx's death and published by Engels in 1888. "Introduction to the Critique of Political Economy", also found among the posthumous papers of Marx, is a fragment of an introduction to his main works. Combining these three works, this volume is essential for an understanding of Marxism.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #163395 in Books
- Published on: 1998-12-19
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 571 pages
Customer Reviews
Marx at his best
Half of the book is about various long-forgotten German philosophers that the grand old man deftly debunks. It is the other half which is mainly of interest for us today, in which Marx gives the basics of his philosophic system.
Anyone worried about not understanding Marx should read this half of the book. It is totally approachable, and very friendly, written in superb style, with generous doses of humour. Even Marx's philosophical opponents will be surprised with what they will find here. The system he proposes sounds the epitome of sound common sense, while his presentation of the failings and the strengths of the capitalist system will have even hardened private marketeers nodding to themselves in agreement, or even chuckling up their sleeve.
Yes, but...
Don't be put off! Marx's discussion of the work of the 'right' Hegelians is fascinating, and it reminds us that, although Marx won the argument, Stirner and co. were actually interesting figures.
