Wolff, Jonathan
Why Read Marx Today?
- ISBN 13:
- 9780192805058
- author:
- Wolff, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 1.02 x 12.7 centimetres (
- Genre:
- Marxism & Communism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Why Read Marx Today? challenges the notion that Karl Marx's ideas are outdated and irrelevant in today's society. Jonathan Wolff argues that Marx's critique of modern society remains forcefully relevant, even if his predictions about future societies were not accurate.
This timely book separates Marx the critic from Marx the prophet, highlighting the value of his originality, insight, and systematic vision. By detaching Marx from his failed predictions, Wolff shows that he still deserves to be read for his critique of liberal, capitalist society.
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