The Illusion Of The Epoch: Marxism-Leninism As A Philosophical Creed
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A rigorous work of analytical philosophy, The Illusion of the Epoch: Marxism-Leninism as a Philosophical Creed presents a systematic and incisive critique of the theoretical foundations underpinning Marxist-Leninist thought. H. B. Acton argues with characteristic precision that the philosophical claims of dialectical and historical materialism fail to meet the standards of coherent, defensible reasoning, exposing them as a set of doctrines more akin to a secular faith than a scientific worldview. With the cool authority of a trained analytic philosopher, Acton dissects core concepts such as the materialist conception of history, the dialectic, and the labor theory of value, illustrating where each collapses under rigorous logical scrutiny. The tone throughout is measured and scholarly, never polemical, which lends the critique a disarming intellectual force. First published in 1955, this work remains a landmark text in the philosophical assessment of Marxism and is essential reading for students of political philosophy, the history of ideas, and twentieth-century intellectual history.
Author: H. B. Acton
Format: Hardback
Published: 1955, Cohen & West Ltd
Genre: Philosophy
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
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A rigorous work of analytical philosophy, The Illusion of the Epoch: Marxism-Leninism as a Philosophical Creed presents a systematic and incisive critique of the theoretical foundations underpinning Marxist-Leninist thought. H. B. Acton argues with characteristic precision that the philosophical claims of dialectical and historical materialism fail to meet the standards of coherent, defensible reasoning, exposing them as a set of doctrines more akin to a secular faith than a scientific worldview. With the cool authority of a trained analytic philosopher, Acton dissects core concepts such as the materialist conception of history, the dialectic, and the labor theory of value, illustrating where each collapses under rigorous logical scrutiny. The tone throughout is measured and scholarly, never polemical, which lends the critique a disarming intellectual force. First published in 1955, this work remains a landmark text in the philosophical assessment of Marxism and is essential reading for students of political philosophy, the history of ideas, and twentieth-century intellectual history.