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Below are groups and resources (books, articles, websites, etc.) related to this topic. Click on an item’s title to go its resource page with author, publisher, description/abstract and other details, a link to the full text if available, as well as links to related topics in the Subject Index. You can also browse the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, LoC, and Format indexes, or use the Search box. Results99 Connexions Library6 Connexions Directory of Groups & Websites 4 Sources Experts & Spokespersons 5 Sources Library 6 From the Connexions Archives Connexions LibraryAgainst Post-Modernism: A Marxist Critique  Callinocos, Alex Book 1982 Callinocos argues that the relativism preached by post-modernists leaves us with no objective criteria by which to reject those who would falsify the past. The Anatomy of Judgment Regal, Philip J. Book 1990 Tracing the emergence of science and the social institutions that govern it, The Anatomy of Judgment is an odyssey into what human thinking or judgment mean. Beyond the Hoax: Science, Philosphy and Culture Sokal, Alan Book 2008 Exposes the faulty thinking and outright nonsence of the postmodernist critique of science, which asserts that facts, truth, evidence, even reality itself are all merely social constructs. Bound By Power: Intended Consequences Klaehn, Jeffery (ed.) Book These essays focus on how power and ideology work within society. Interviews are with Noam Chomsky, Linda McQuaig, Robert Bertuzzi and others. They speak to the issues of the understanding of power an... Chomsky on Post-Modernism Chomsky, Noam Article 1995 What I find in the writings of the post-modernists is extremely pretentious, but on examination, a lot of it is simply illiterate, based on extraordinary misreading of texts that I know well (sometime... Critical Theory Horkheimer, Max Book 1968 Essays by the founder of the Institute for Social Research in Frankfurt. The Critique of Pure Reason Kant, Immanuel Book 1787 According to Kant, "The first step in regard to the subjects of pure reason, and which marks the infancy of that faculty, is dogmatic. The second, which we have just mentioned, is sceptical, and it gi... Death of the university? Malik, Kenan Article 2010 As universities have turned into businesses, so students have turned into consumers. There is, however, a fundamental difference between being a student and being a consumer. Education is not a produc... Dewey, John: Connexipedia Article Article American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer. (1859-1952). Dialectic and History: An Introduction James, C.L.R. Book 1947 A pamphlet extracted from James' essay Dialcetical Materialism and the Fate of Humanity, originally published in 1947. Dialectic of Enlightenment Horkheimer, Max; Adorno, Theodor W. Book 1944 A study of modern culture by two members of the Institute for Social Research in Frankfurt (The Frankfurt School). The Dialectical Imagination: A History of the Frankfurt School and the Institute of Social Research Jay, Martin Book ... A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation Park, Chris Book 2008 Contains over 8500 entries on all aspects of the environment and conservation. Embraces a broad spectrum of environmental areas including sustainable development, biodiversity, conservation, environme... Draft for Marxist-Humanist Perspectives, 2010-2011: Capital devours lives, labor, land; masses seek paths to freedom Article 2010 A revolutionary organization can no longer allow any separation between theory and practice, philosophy and revolution, workers and intellectuals, "inside" and "outside." Economic & Philosophical Manuscripts of 1844 Marx, Karl Book 1844 A series of notes written between April and August 1844 by Karl Marx. Not published by Marx during his lifetime, they were first released in 1927. The notebooks are an early expression of Marx's analy... Endarkenment: Postmodernism, Identity Politics, and the Attack on Free Speech Leighton, Ron Article 2017 Many today find the idea of free speech appalling—an awful fact to those who believe in freedom, quaint as it sounds. Left-liberals agitate to prevent disagreeable expression. Their masked street alli... The Enlightenment: Connexipedia Article Article A term used to describe a time in Western philosophy and cultural life, centered upon the eighteenth century. Everyday Life in the Modern World Lefebvre, Henri Book 1968 Everyday life is non-philosophical in relation to philosophy and represents reality in relation to ideality. The German Ideology: Critique of Modern German Philosophy According to Its Representatives Feuerbach, B. Bauer and Stirner, and of German Socialism According to Marx, Karl; Engels, Friedrich Book 1846 Marx and Engels take on the "philosophic charlatanry" and pettiness and "parochial narrowness" of the pseudo-radicals of their time, "in particular the tragicomic contrast between the illusions of the... Hegel by HyperText Website There is no short-cut to understanding Hegel other than reading him in the original or in translation. This site offers you a number of different ways to "get into" Hegel. Hegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich: Connexipedia Article Article German philosopher, one of the creators of German Idealism. (1770-1831). History and Realization of the Material Imagination Goldner, Loren Article 1979 Questions the currently existing lines between "culture" and "nature" and to posit a possible unitary theory encompassing both. How French 'Intellectuals' Ruined the West: Postmodernism and Its Impact, Explained Pluckrose, Helen Article 2017 Postmodernism presents a threat not only to liberal democracy but to modernity itself. John Locke Against Freedom Quiggin, John Article 2015 John Locke's classical liberalism isn’t a doctrine of freedom. It's a defense of expropriation and enslavement. Karl Marx's Theory of Revolution: Volume I: State and Bureaucracy Draper, Hal Book 1977 A wide-ranging and thorough exposition of Marx's views on democracy. Lenin as Philosopher Pannekoek, Anton Book 1938 Since the importance of Lenin's philosophy is so strongly emphasised in Leninist organizations, it is necessary to make it the subject of a serious critical study. The doctrine of Party-Communism of t... Lenin as Philosopher: Some additional remarks to Anton Pannekoek's recent criticism of Lenin's book Materialism and Empirio-Criticism Korsch, Karl Article 1938 Both in his revolutionary materialist philosophy and m his revolutionary jacobinic politics, Lenin hid from himself the historical truth that his Russian revolution, in spite of a temporary attempt to... Man, Beast and Zombie: What Science Can and Cannot Tell Us About Human Nature Malik, Kenan Book 2000 Drawing upon the ideas of evolutionary biology, cognitive science and artificial intelligence, Malik questions many of our assumptions about human nature. Marx and Engels Collected Works Volume 3: Marx and Engels 1843 - 1844 Marx, Karl; Engels, Friedrich Book 1844 Marx and Engels Collected Works Volume 5: Marx and Engels 1845 - 1847 Marx, Karl; Engels, Friedrich Book 1847 Includes The German Ideology. Marx and Engels Collected Works Volume 6: Marx and Engels 1845 - 1848 Marx, Karl; Engels, Friedrich Book 1848 Includes the Poverty of Philosophy and The Communist Manifesto. Marx and Engels Collected Works Volume 24: Marx and Engels 1874 - 1883 Marx, Karl; Engels, Friedrich Book Includes the Critique of the Gotha Programme, and Socialism: Utopian and Scientific. Marx and Engels Collected Works Volume 25: Engels Engels, Friedrich Book Anti-Dühring & Dialectics of Nature
Marxism and Freedom: From 1776 to Today Dunayevskaya, Raya Book 1958 Dunayevskaya argues that Marx's theory is the generalisation of the instinctive striving of the proletariat for a new social order, a truly human society. Marx's Theory of Alienation Meszaros, Istvan Book 1970 Meszaros provides a comprehensive treatment of Marx's theory of alienation by surveying Marx's work as a whole. In doing so, he argues against the commonly held distinction between a young philosophic... Multiculturalism or World Culture?: On a "Left"-Wing Response to Contemporary Social Breakdown Goldner, Loren Article 1991 Post-modernists are profoundly bored by any questions of economics and technology which cannot be connected to cultural differences. The implicit agenda of the multiculturalists is to present the valu... The Myth of Sisyphus Camus, Albert Book 1955 Camus asks whether life has meaning, and whether suicide is a legimitate response to the absurdity of life. He says: "Although The Myth of Sisyphus poses mortal problems, it sums itself up for me as a... The Nazis and Deconstruction: Jean-Pierre Faye's Demolition of Derrida Goldner, Loren Article 1993 A review of Jean-Pierre Faye's book 'La raison narrative', which traces the Nazi origins of deconstructionist and post-modernist concepts and terminology. Faye shows, for example, that the concept of ... News & Letters: Draft for Marxist-Humanist Perspectives, 2006 - 2007 Article 2006 We aim to help fill the void on the question of "what happens after" by creatively rethinking and restating his concept of "revolution in permanence" for today. Ontological "Difference" and the Neo-Liberal War on the Social: Deconstruction and Deindustrialization Goldner, Loren Article 2001 We have today legions of people with a smattering of knowledge turning out reams of books filled with buzz words that could be (and have been) produced by a computer program, and could be (and are) pi... Other Voices: The Connexions Newsletter - November 7, 2016: Depression and Joy Diemer, Ulli (ed.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 2016 It's a difficult thing to measure, but there are strong reasons for believing that the number of people struggling with depression has increased significantly in recent decades. Despite the evidence t... Philosophers and Public Philosophy Chomsky, Noam Article 1968 In order for Chomsky to address the symposium's topic of Philosophers and Public Policy, he outlines the premises upon which his discourse is based. He claims that the USA faces a crisis that is large... Philosophy and Revolution: From Hegel to Sartre, and from Marx to mao Dunayevskaya, Raya Book 1973 Dunayevskaya argues in favour of a re-evaluation of the theoretical philosophy of Hegel and its application by Marx and the later Lenin to the history of mankind. Philosophy Documents in the Marxists Internet Archive Website The value of knowledge, Marx and Engels on Philosophy, Marxist Philosophy, Introduction to Marxism. Philosophy journal spoofed, retracts hoax article McCook, Alison Article 2016 A philosophy journal that focuses on the teachings of philosopher Alain Badiou has apparently fallen victim to yet another Sokal hoax, and has retracted a fake article submitted by authors trying to e... The Philosophy of Antonio Negri: Resistance in Practice Murphy, S. Timothy (ed.), Mustapha, Abdul-Karim (ed.) Book 2005 The Philosophy of Social Ecology: Essays on Dialectical Naturalism Bookchin, Murray Book 1990 Bookchin addresses questions such as 'What is nature?", "What is humanity's place in nature?", "What is the relationship of society to the natural world?" The Position and Significance of J. Dietzgen's Philosophical Works Pannekoek, Anton Article 1902 A thorough study of Dietzgen's philosophical writings is an important and indispensable auxiliary for the understanding of the fundamental works of Marx and Engels. Dietzgen's work demonstrates that t... Postmodernism: Paralysed by postmodernism Kitching, Gavin Article 2008 A great deal of "theory" in the humanities and social sciences -- and not just postmodern theory -- involves the creating of a kind of conceptual landscape filled with curious kinds of abstract object... The Present State of the Problem of 'Marxism and Philosophy': An Anti-Critique Korsch, Karl Article 1930 A fundamental debate on the general state of modern Marxism has now begun, and there are many indications that despite secondary, transient or trivial conflicts, the real division on all major and dec... Problems of Knowledge and Freedom: The Russell Lectures Chomsky, Noam Book 1971 These lectures explore Bertrand Russell's work on empiricism, morality, linguistics and politics. ... The Redesigned Forest Maser, Chris Book 1990 An exploration of how forests are utilized, with particular interest paid to the old-growth coniferous forests of the Pacific north-west. Requiem For The American Dream Nyks, Kelly; Scott, Jared P.; Hutchison, Peter D. (directors) Film/Video 2015 In his final long-form documentary interview - filmed over four years - Chomsky unpacks the principles that have brought us to the crossroads of historically unprecedented inequality. Tracing a half-c... Richard Levins: Scientist, Activist and Friend Ruiz, Carmelo Article 2016 American scientist Richard Levins, philosopher of science, titan of ecology, forebear of agroecology, renowned authority on the social and ecological dimensions of disease, and friend of Puerto Rico, ... Rosa Luxemburg, Women's Liberation, and Marx's Philosophy of Revolution Dunayevskaya, Raya Book 1981 Part I - Rosa Luxemburg as Theoretician, as Activist, as Internationalist. Part II - The Women's Liberation Movement as Revolutionary Force and Reason. Part III - Karl Marx: From Critic of Hegel to Au... Selections from the Prison Notebooks Gramsci, Antonio Book 1951 Gramsci's Notebooks cover a wide range of subjects including history, culture, politics, and philosophy. Socialist Humanism Fromm, Erich (ed.) Book 1965 An international symposium whose contributors explore the humanist essence of socialism. Among the contributors are Herbert Marcuse, Maximilien Rubel, Norman Thomas, T.B. Bottomore, Raya Dunayevskaya,... The Socialist Register 1975: Volume 12: A Survey of Movements & Ideas Miliband, Ralph; Saville, John (eds.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 1975 Society of the Spectacle Debord, Guy Book 1967 An analysis of modern society and how it can be changed, written in the form of 221 theses. The first thesis reads: "In societies dominated by modern conditions of production, life is presented as an ... The Trouble with Theory: The Educational Costs of Postmodernism Kitching, Gavin Book 2008 Postmodern theory has engaged the hearts and heads of the brightest students because of its apparent political and social radicalism. Yet Kitching writes: "At the heart of postmodernism is very poor, ... The Unknown Dimension: European Marxism Since Lenin Howard, Dick, Klare, Karl E. Book 1972 The radical intellectual tradition of European post-Leninist Marxism, so different from the dogma of the orthodox leftist parties, is an unknowwn dimension. This anthology sets out to recover this Mar... Unpopular Essays Russell, Bertrand Book 1950 A collection of essays that argues against dogmatic beliefs in politics, philosophy and other related topics. The Value of Knowledge: A Miniature Library of Philosophy Website Tracing the development of ideas on the relation between consciousness and matter through the words of 140 philosophers over 400 years. Why Do Jihadis Seem So Evil? Malik, Kenan Article 2015 The day before the Paris carnage, two suicide bombers killed at least 40 people in a Shia district of Beirut. The week after, two suicide bombings of street markets in Nigeria killed 49 people. Faced ... Why I Choose Optimism Over Despair: An Interview With Noam Chomsky Chomsky, Noam; Polychroniou, C.J. Article 2016 Noam Chomsky explores the possibilities for a better human society. Connexions Directory of Groups & WebsitesAK Press AK Press is a worker-run collective that publishes and distributes radical books, visual and audio media, and other mind-altering material. We're small: a dozen people who work long hours for short mo... Bureau of Public Secrets Articles from a Situationist perspective.
Dying With Dignity To improve the quality of dying for all Canadians in accordance with their own wishes, values and beliefs. Marxists Internet Archive Large archive of the writings of Marx and Engels and of others in the Marxist tradition. Searchable.
News and Letters An organization of Marxist-Humanists standing for the abolition of capitalism, both in its private property form and ins its state property form. We stand for the deveopment of new human relations; wh... Winchevsky Centre (Morris Winchevsky School) The Winchevsky Centre is a progressive secular Jewish community centre offering intergenerational cultural and educational opportunities emphasizing Jewish history and traditions. Programs reflect a s... Sources Experts & SpokespersonsSources LibraryExistential Comics A philosophy comic about the inevitable anguish of living a brief life in an absurd world. Also jokes. Has Trump Stolen Philosophy's Critical Tools? Williams, Casey 2017 Williams analyzes how U.S. President Trump is able to exploit the post-modernist view of the subjectivity of truth in order to wield power over how Americans perceive their own reality. History of Western Philosophy And its Connection with Political and Social Circumstances from the Earliest Times to the Present Day Russell, Bertrand 1946 A history of western philosophy in relation to its social and economic background. Philosophy & Ethics Topic Index in Sources Directory of Experts Spokespersons, Experts, and Resources A subject guide to experts and spokespersons on topics related to philosophy and ethics in the Sources directory for the media. From the Connexions ArchivesMarxists Internet Archive Website Large archive of the writings of Marx and Engels and of others in the Marxist tradition. Searchable. Radical America - Volume 4, No. 6 - September - October 1970 Special Lenin-Hegel Issue Serial Publication (Periodical) 1970 Radical America - Volume 4, Number 6 Special Lenin-Hegel Issue - Periodical profile Serial Publication (Periodical) 1970 The Red Menace A libertarian socialist newsletter Serial Publication (Periodical) 1975 Articles on topics such as socialism, Marxism, anarchism, work, popular education, organizing, wages for housework, Leninism, bureaucracy, hierarchy, jargon, prostitution, obscenity, science fiction, ... |
