Resist!: In Defence of Communism

Peek's essay challenges the intellectual hold of destructive, non-sustainable capitalism on Western thought and argues for a fairer redistribution of knowledge, power, and income. It was originally published in Dutch in 2017.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n \n Publication date: 22 September 2020
\n Publisher: UEA Publishing Project
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Originally published in Dutch in 2017, this essay is a critique on the intellectual hold of destructive, non-sustainable capitalism on Western thought. It challenges the way that Soviet and Chinese totalitarianism has been used to discredit the idealism of 19th-century communism. Reaching out from the intellectual and historical legacy of Karl Marx and Rosa Luxemburg, Peek investigates what he sees as the inevitable failure of capitalism and argues for a fairer redistribution of knowledge, power, and income.

Originally published in Dutch in 2017, this essay is a critique on the intellectual hold of destructive, non-sustainable capitalism on Western thought. It challenges the way that Soviet and Chinese totalitarianism has been used to discredit the idealism of 19th-century communism. Reaching out from the intellectual and historical legacy of Karl Marx and Rosa Luxemburg, Peek investigates what he sees as the inevitable failure of capitalism and argues for a fairer redistribution of knowledge, power, and income.

In his book, Peek challenges the dominant narrative that capitalism is the only viable economic system and argues that it is inherently flawed. He argues that the pursuit of profit and growth has led to environmental degradation, social inequality, and economic instability. Peek also criticizes the way that Soviet and Chinese totalitarianism has been used to discredit the idealism of 19th-century communism, arguing that these regimes were not truly communist but rather authoritarian and oppressive.

Peek proposes a range of solutions to address the problems of capitalism, including a shift towards a more sustainable and equitable economic system, a greater redistribution of wealth and power, and a renewed focus on education and social welfare. He also calls for a more critical and nuanced understanding of history and ideology, and argues that the idealism of 19th-century communism can be redeemed and adapted to address the challenges of the 21st century.

Overall, Peek's book is a thought-provoking and important contribution to the debate about the future of capitalism and the role of ideology in shaping our world. It challenges the dominant narrative and offers a range of practical and visionary solutions to address the many problems that we face today.

\n Weight: 68g\n
Dimension: 209 x 149 x 9 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781911343318\n \n