Ideas of Karl Marx: A Critical Introduction

This book provides a comprehensive presentation of Marx's theory, covering his life and works, and offering a reconstruction and analysis of his central topics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 222 pages
Publication date: 12 September 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book presents a thorough exploration of the essential themes of Marx's thought, tracing the evolution of his theory from its inception to his passing. It offers a reconstruction and analysis that encompasses the entirety of Marx's life and works, providing a comprehensive understanding of his intellectual journey.

The book is organized into chapters, each dedicated to a central theme of Marx's reflection. These chapters cover a range of topics, including:

The confrontation with Hegelian theory of the State (1843): Marx's critical engagement with Hegel's understanding of the state and his own developing theory of state power.

The critique of political liberalism in "On the Jewish Question": Marx's analysis of political liberalism and its limitations in addressing the social and economic inequalities of his time.

The discovery of Political Economy in the Manuscripts of 1844: Marx's groundbreaking work in developing the theory of political economy, which laid the foundation for his later works.

The new theory of history developed in The German Ideology: Marx's exploration of historical development and his critique of traditional historical narratives.

The political theory and the revolution of 1848: Marx's analysis of the political dynamics of the 1848 Revolutions in Europe and his vision for a socialist revolution.

The critique of political economy from the Grundrisse to Capital: Marx's systematic study of capitalism and his critique of its underlying economic and social structures.

The political thought of the last Marx (the Paris Commune and the critique of the German Social Democratic Party): Marx's involvement in the Paris Commune and his critical assessment of the German Social Democratic Party.

Stefano Petrucciani, Professor of Political Philosophy at the University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy, has written this book with clarity and depth, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in Marx's thought. It is a valuable contribution to the study of Marxism and provides a comprehensive understanding of one of the most influential political and social thinkers of the 20th century.

Weight: 332g
Dimension: 150 x 211 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030523534
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020