garberdog's review
5.0
Excellent, clear, and comprehensive overview of Marx’s humanist philosophy of alienation.
Really driving home for me how unnecessary the turn to Foucault, Deleuze, etc. was. A little dated, but that’s to be expected. I wish Meszaros considered more explicitly issues related to feminism, anti-racism, decolonization, and other struggles, and the short chapter he offers on the contemporary political issues leaves much to be desired.
Still, if you are looking for a comprehensive introduction to Marx’s theory of human nature (which is the indispensable linchpin of his entire philosophical system, no matter what Althusser claimed), this is an excellent place to start.
Really driving home for me how unnecessary the turn to Foucault, Deleuze, etc. was. A little dated, but that’s to be expected. I wish Meszaros considered more explicitly issues related to feminism, anti-racism, decolonization, and other struggles, and the short chapter he offers on the contemporary political issues leaves much to be desired.
Still, if you are looking for a comprehensive introduction to Marx’s theory of human nature (which is the indispensable linchpin of his entire philosophical system, no matter what Althusser claimed), this is an excellent place to start.
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