Singer, Peter
Marx: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198821076
- author:
- Singer, Peter
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 17.5 x 11.4 x 1 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Biography, General, Nonfiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Karl Marx's philosophy has had a profound impact on modern thought, shaping politics, economics, and society for over 150 years. In this new edition, renowned philosopher Peter Singer explores Marx's central vision, revealing the key ideas that underpin his work. Singer presents Marx as a philosopher primarily concerned with human freedom, rather than as an economist or social scientist. He explains Marx's concepts of alienation, historical materialism, and the economic theory of Capital in plain English, making it easier to understand Marx's views as a whole. The book also considers whether Marx remains relevant today, including the impact of wealth inequality and the role of technology. Singer concludes by assessing Marx's legacy, asking if there is any realistic prospect of replacing capitalism with a better system of production and distribution in the 21st century.
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