Book : Marx A Very Short Introduction (very Short...

-Titulo Original : Marx A Very Short Introduction (very Short Introductions)

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Oxford University Press

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Karl Marx is one of the most influential philosophers of all time, whose theories have shaped and directed political, economic, and social thought for 150 years. Considering Marxs life and impact, renowned philosopher Peter Singer identifies the central vision that unifies Marxs thought,enabling us to grasp Marxs views as a whole. Presenting Marx as a philosopher primarily concerned with human freedom, rather than as an economist or a social scientist, Singer explains Marxs key ideas on alienation, historical materialism, and the economic theory of Capital, in plain English.In this new edition, Singer explores whether Marx remains relevant to the twenty-first century, and if so, how. Does the fact that eight billionaires now own as much as the bottom half of the worlds population give support to Marxist thinking? Does the ease with which conservative politicians canwin over working class voters by appealing to nationalism undermines Marxs view of class struggle and the inevitability of victory for the proletariat? Singer ponders key questions such as these, and also discusses the place of the internet as a productive force when analyzed in Marxist theory.He concludes with an assessment of Marxs legacy, asking if there is any realistic prospect of replacing capitalism with a better system of production and distribution in the twenty-first century.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, andenthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Review I always recommend that undergraduates should read Singers book to get an overview. I find it a very useful introduction: succinct and sophisticated.- Professor Diana Coole, University of California, Irvine[An] excellent brief presentation of Marx and his teachings, written with clarity and conciseness; up-to-date in its sources, dispassionate in its approach to [Marx] and balanced in its assessment.- Peter McConville, University of San Francisco About the Author Peter Singer is Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics in the University Center for Human Values at Princeton University, a position that he now combines with the position of Laureate Professor at the University of Melbourne. An Australian, in 2012 he was made a Companion to the Order of Australia,his countrys highest civilian honor. His books include Animal Liberation (1975; Bodley Head, 2015), Practical Ethics (1979; CUP, 2011), The Life You Can Save (Picador, 2010), and The Most Good You Can Do (Yale University Press, 2015).