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How to Be a Marxist in Philosophy
Louis Althusser
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Description for How to Be a Marxist in Philosophy
Paperback. Translator(s): Goshgarian, G. M. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
In How to Be a Marxist in Philosophy one of the most famous Marxist philosophers of the 20th century shares his concept of what it means to function fruitfully as a political thinker within the discipline and environs of philosophy. This is the first English translation to Althusser's provocative and, often, controversial guide to being a true Marxist philosopher. Althusser argues that philosophy needs Marxism. It can't exist fully without it. Similarly, Marxism requires the rigour and structures of philosophy to give it form and focus. He calls all thinking people to, 'Remember: a philosopher is a ... Read more
In How to Be a Marxist in Philosophy one of the most famous Marxist philosophers of the 20th century shares his concept of what it means to function fruitfully as a political thinker within the discipline and environs of philosophy. This is the first English translation to Althusser's provocative and, often, controversial guide to being a true Marxist philosopher. Althusser argues that philosophy needs Marxism. It can't exist fully without it. Similarly, Marxism requires the rigour and structures of philosophy to give it form and focus. He calls all thinking people to, 'Remember: a philosopher is a ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781474280549
SKU
V9781474280549
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About Louis Althusser
Louis Althusser was a prominent French philosopher of the late 20th century. His works include seminal writings on Marx, and the relation between post-war Marxist thought and other emerging discourses across the humanities (namely, structuralism). His works include For Marx and Reading Capital. G. M. Goshgarian translates fiction and philosophy from French, German and Armenian ... Read more
Reviews for How to Be a Marxist in Philosophy
What has attracted the attention of scholars is the radically new direction Althusser's thought took, a direction that is only now slowly coming to light ... That Goshgarian put this project together is fortunate: he is a talented translator and an impeccable scholar, and thus his introduction is of enormous value. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty; general ... Read more