Wills, Vanessa Christina (Associate Professor of Philosophy, Ass
Marx's Ethical Vision
- ISBN 13:
- 9780197688144
- author:
- Wills, Vanessa Christina (Associate Professor of Philosophy, Ass
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 24.1 x 16.4 x 2.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Education, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Marx's Ethical Vision by Vanessa Christina Wills offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of morality and Marxism. The book challenges the notion that Marxism is devoid of moral philosophy, instead revealing a complex and nuanced approach to ethics and human flourishing. Marx's work critiques the destructive nature of capitalism and argues that commodity-exchange erodes our ability to value one another as individuals. In contrast, he proposes a vision of human flourishing based on labor, which he sees as the essential human activity. This perspective is rooted in Marx's dialectical and historical materialist approach to conflict and change. By exploring the relationship between labor, human flourishing, and the natural world, Wills sheds new light on Marx's ethical vision. This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of Marxist thought and its implications for our understanding of human nature and society.
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