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Explore the complex history of Marxist thought with Mainlining Marx. This work examines the recent efforts by Western Marxists to separate Karl Marx from the controversial doctrines often associated with his name. For years, political theorists have sought ways to distance Marx from the weight of Stalinism and various scientific theories that support traditional Marxism. This book analyzes the defense strategies used by modern critics. These scholars have built a detailed rationale to protect Marx's legacy by attributing certain nefarious tendencies of Marxism to Friedrich Engels instead. By investigating theories like positivism, naturalism, Darwinism, and technological determinism, this text provides a deep look into the dialectics of nature and the ongoing debate within political science. Whether you are studying anthropology, sociology, or political theory, this title offers a necessary perspective on how historical interpretations of Marxism continue to evolve. It challenges the existing frameworks used to defend Marx and provides a critical view of the relationship between his original ideas and the subsequent developments in Marxist thought.

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Examines the efforts of Western Marxists to emancipate Marx from unsavory doctrines and historical associations.

Analyzes the political arguments used to distance Marx from Stalinism and other controversial historical outcomes.

Investigates the role of theories such as positivism, naturalism, Darwinism, and technological determinism in Marxism.

Explores the rationale of modern critics who attribute certain tendencies of Marxism to Engels rather than Marx.

Provides a detailed look at the dialectics of nature and its place within contemporary political theory discussions.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
30 June 2001
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23 December 2006

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