Soviet Marxism: A Critical Analysis
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A landmark work of critical theory, Soviet Marxism: A Critical Analysis presents a rigorous and unflinching examination of the ideological foundations and political structures of Soviet communism. Written by one of the twentieth century's most influential philosophers, the work argues that Soviet Marxism had fundamentally distorted the emancipatory promise of classical Marxist thought, transforming a philosophy of human liberation into an instrument of state control and bureaucratic domination. With the cool, analytical authority of the Frankfurt School tradition, Marcuse dissects Soviet doctrine across ethics, aesthetics, and political economy, illustrating how ideology functions as a mechanism of social conformity rather than genuine progress. The result is a penetrating and historically significant critique that remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the tensions between Marxist theory and its twentieth-century political applications.
Author: Herbert Marcuse
Format: Paperback
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work of critical theory, Soviet Marxism: A Critical Analysis presents a rigorous and unflinching examination of the ideological foundations and political structures of Soviet communism. Written by one of the twentieth century's most influential philosophers, the work argues that Soviet Marxism had fundamentally distorted the emancipatory promise of classical Marxist thought, transforming a philosophy of human liberation into an instrument of state control and bureaucratic domination. With the cool, analytical authority of the Frankfurt School tradition, Marcuse dissects Soviet doctrine across ethics, aesthetics, and political economy, illustrating how ideology functions as a mechanism of social conformity rather than genuine progress. The result is a penetrating and historically significant critique that remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the tensions between Marxist theory and its twentieth-century political applications.