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A very short introduction is a superbly lucid and concise introduction to the subject of marx and marxism. A very short introduction unabridged on apple books. Buy hegel very short introductions book online at best prices in india on. A very short introduction very short introductions and millions of other books are available for instant access. Narrated by mark harrietha, you will not find a crisper performance of this classic. If you are like me and have had trouble deciphering the somewhat elusive and esoteric language of karl marx you will.
I chose the communist manifesto, rather than, say, capital because it shows in a much easiertoread, shorter work something that is central to marx. A simple introduction to data science is not in the very short introductions series nor is it even published by oxford. Critical theory emerged in the 1920s from the work of the frankfurt school, the circle of germanjewish academics who sought to diagnose and, if at all possible, cure the ills of society, particularly fascism and capitalism. I have studies the history of communist russia quite often and i have a solid background in the ideas and practices of communism. A very short introduction unabridged 20 more ways to shop. It is, of course, an essential introduction to the thoughts and theories of karl marx. If youre looking for a free download links of capitalism. In plain english, he explains alienation, historical materialism, the economic theory of capital, and marx s ideas of. Assuming the reader has no background in marx s thought, singer covers most of the important issues of marxism and then assesses marx. Valuable information included but as a very short introduction to marx. The very short introductions series from oxford university press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area.
Karl marx is one of the most influential philosophers of all time, whose theories have shaped and directed political, ec. A very short introdution, peter singer identifies the central vision that unifies marx s thought, enabling us to grasp marx s views as a. Rather than concentrating on a specific period of history, it discusses the theory of history in a general way. Oct 12, 2000 he explains alienation, historical materialism, the economic theory of capital, and marx s ideas of communism, in plain english, and concludes with an assessment of marx s legacy. This is a remarkably clear introduction to the thought of karl marx. He thus makes it possible, in remarkably few pages, for us to grasp marx. This is a brief and a very welldone guide into the marxist. The authors believed that the european powers were universally afraid of the nascent movement, and were condemning as communist, people or activities that did not actually conform to what the communists believed.
A very short introduction, peter singer identifies the central vision that unifies marx s thought, enabling us to grasp marx. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. After a brief biographical sketch of marxwhich dispels the myth of his living and dying in penury, by the waysinger examines his early flirtation with hegelianism, his reflections on alienation and history, and his political economy. Provides a history of marxs life, and considers his lasting impact on political, economic, and social thinking. This is a brief and a very welldone guide into the marxist view of the society of his time.
Assuming the reader has no background in marxs thought, singer covers most of the important issues of marxism and then assesses marxs achievements and shortcomings in a refreshingly balanced manner. A very short introduction audiobook by peter singer. From 1818 to 1883, marx was the founder of material commentary on history, and the prime of class warfare, marxs influence. A very short introduction identifies the central vision that unifies marx s thought, enabling us to grasp marx s views as a whole. The communist manifesto by karl marx and friedrich engels. It ranks up there with kant for pure incomprehensibility. Marx s criticism of capitalism is still relevant today and so his work is a mustread for those interested in economics, philosophy, politics and society in general. Furthermore, its author is mostly known for his rather radical notions about. Peter singer peter singer has succeeded in identifying the central vision that unifies marx s thought. In plain english, he explains alienation, historical materialism, the economic theory of capital, and marx. Peter singer identifies the central vision that unifies marx s thought, enabling us to grasp marx s views as a whole.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital. Offers a clear introduction to the core ideas in marx s philosophy and thinking. A very short introduction audiobook by roger scruton. I understand that the communism of lenin, trotsky, and stalin was not completely true to what marx. A very short introdution, peter singer identifies the central vision that unifies marx s thought, enabling us to grasp marx s views as a whole. After a brief biographical sketch of marxwhich dispels the myth of his living and dying in penury, by the waysinger examines his early flirtation. He asks, can anyone now think about society without reference to marx s insights into the links between economic and intellectual life.
The communist manifesto unabridged by karl marx and greg. Peter singer marx is one of the most influential philosophers of all time, whose theories about society, economics, and politics have shaped. A very short introduction by peter singer in doc, fb2, txt download ebook. Foucault is one of those rare philosophers who has become a cult figure. A good introduction for absolute newcomers to marxwhich, these days, is probably everyone under 30. He can be seen as a philosopher primarily concerned with human freedom, rather than as an economist or a social scientist. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read marx. He explains alienation, historical materialism, economic theory of capital, and marx. That leads very neatly into your second book choice, the communist manifesto 1848 by karl marx and friedrich engels, which is all about transforming society by revolution. A very short introduction by peter singer available from rakuten kobo. It is, of course, an essential introduction to the thoughts and theories of karl marx and his collaborator and editor friedrich engels and therefore to the development of communism.
Why marx was right by terry eagleton and roger clark. Peter singer hegel a very short introduction pdf download. Utilitarianism remains as influentialand controversialas it was when mill drew on it to argue for equality for women. This introduction will show the readers the beauty of many of marx. It is indeed a very short introduction, but nonetheless is a good read.
This audiobook contains the original text of the communist manifesto as written by karl marx and friedrich engels. A very short introduction very short introductions 2 by singer, peter isbn. I was a little dubious when i picked it up i read 3 or 4 of the very short introduction books each year, since most of my. This short political treatise was very surprisingly disappointing. He asks, can anyone now think about society without reference to marxs insights into the links between economic and intellectual life. He sees him as a philosopher primarily concerned with human freedom, rather than as an economist or a social scientist. A very short introduction ebook written by peter singer. The audiobook is an expert account of marx s life and philosophical ideas entertainingly written and above all easy listening. Listen to why marx was right by terry eagleton, roger clark for free with a 30 day free trial.
Marxs aim in capital, volume i is to uncover and explain the laws specific to the capitalist mode of production and of the class struggles rooted in these capitalist social relations. A very short introduction very short introductions. He sees him as a philosopher primarily concerned with. Peter singer singer identifies the central vision that unifies marx s thought, enabling us to grasp marx s views as a whole. The communist manifesto and other writings by karl marx. The communist manifesto by karl marx, friedrich engels, and.
Karl marx and friedrich engels 18181883, 18201895 the communist manifesto was conceived as an outline of the basic beliefs of the communist movement. A very short introduction, peter singer identifies the central vision that unifies marxs thought, enabling us to grasp marxs views as a whole. A very short introduction by peter singer, paperback. Additionally, the fact that peter singer an interesting philosopher in his own right wrote this piece on hegel, made it all the more inviting. This was very easy to listen to as an audiobook and short and concise. A very short introduction describes the nature, varieties, and justifications of utilitarianism, from its origins to arguments that draw on current research in neuroscience. Critical theory emerged in the 1920s from the work of the frankfurt school, the circle of germanjewish academics who sought to diagnose and, if at all. Offers a clear introduction to the core ideas in marxs philosophy and thinking.
I was a little dubious when i picked it up i read 3 or 4 of the very short introduction books. And so to peter singers highly readable, marx, a very short introduction. A very short introduction very short introductions ebook. He sees him as a philosopher primarily concerned with human freedom, rather than as an economist or. Jan 28, 2002 buy hegel very short introductions book online at best prices in india on. I was a little dubious when i picked it up i read 3 or 4 of the very short introduction books each year, since most of my knowledge. This introduction will show the readers the beauty of many of marx s writings. The communist manifesto is, perhaps surprisingly, a most engaging and accessible work, containing even the odd shaft of humor in this translation by samuel moore for the 1888 english edition. Nineteenth century philosophy peter singer on five books.
For any lover of economics or history, this book is a mustlisten. The author of this introduction focuses mainly on the philosophical side of karl marx and his important contribution to the idea of freedom and his enduring criticism of the capitalist society. A very short introduction is an essay about how we study and understand history. A very short introduction by peter singer books on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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