Marxism and Phenomenology: The Dialectical Horizons of Critique

Marxism and Phenomenology: The Dialectical Horizons of Critique explores the possibility of a philosophical outlook that combines Marxism and phenomenology in the critique of capitalism. The book identifies and develops new connections between the traditions, offering new perspectives on Marx, Husserl, and Heidegger, exploring themes such as alienation, reification, and ecology, and examining the intersection of Marxism and phenomenology in figures such as Michel Henry, Walter Benjamin, and Frantz Fanon.

Format: Hardback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 25 October 2021
Publisher: Lexington Books

Marxism and Phenomenology: The Dialectical Horizons of Critique, edited by Bryan Smyth and Richard Westerman, presents fresh insights into the potential for a philosophical framework that harmoniously integrates Marxism and phenomenology in the examination of capitalism. While Marxism primarily emphasizes impersonal social structures and phenomenology centers on the lived experience, these traditions may initially appear conceptually divergent. Nonetheless, the power of a theoretical reconciliation has sparked numerous endeavors throughout the 20th century to articulate a phenomenological Marxism. In this volume, the contributors explore and establish novel and previously undiscovered connections between these traditions, offering fresh perspectives on Marx, Husserl, and Heidegger. They delve into themes such as alienation, reification, and ecology, while also examining the interplay between Marxism and phenomenology in figures like Michel Henry, Walter Benjamin, and Frantz Fanon. These glimpses of a fruitful reconciliation of the respective strengths of phenomenology and Marxism hold promising potential for shedding light on and resolving the escalating social crises of capitalism in the 21st century.

Weight: 694g
Dimension: 227 x 161 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793622556