Marxism as Scientific Enterprise

Dr. P.C. Joshi argues that Marxism needs to be extended beyond the traditional confines set by Lenin and Mao to remain relevant in societies with freedom of political expression and communication technology. He suggests that democracy is ingrained in the spirit and legacy of Marx and that the two can be true partners in social development by tapping into classes and strata not considered by mainstream Marxists and harnessing the liberating potential offered by advances in technology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In this colletion of essays the eminent social scientist, Dr. P.C. Joshi, argues that Marxism needs to be extended beyond the traditional confines set by Lenin and Mao in order to remain relevant in societies in which individuals have freedom of political expression and which are witnessing gigantic strides in communication technology. In democratic societies with a vibrant media, the Lenin-Mao inspired templates of conspiracy and peoples' war carry far less traction than in autocracies where communism has been successful. Dr. Joshi argues that democracy is ingrained in the spirit and legacy of Marx and the two can be true partners in social development. This requires tapping into classes and strata not considered by mainstream Marxists such as intermediate classes, intellectuals and bureaucrats, and harnessing the liberating potential offered by advances in technology.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032364865