Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels

Revolution and Counter-Revolution; Or, Germany in 1848 (eBook, ePUB)

Redaktion: Aveling, Eleanor Marx

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Revolution and Counter-Revolution; Or, Germany in 1848,' we are presented with a seminal collection that explores the tumultuous period of 1848 in Germany through a Marxist lens. This anthology not only showcases the rich tapestry of revolutionary thought but also serves as a critical examination of the era's political upheaval, social struggle, and the subsequent reactionary forces. The diversity of literary styles, from analytical essays to fervent manifestos, encapsulates the intricate dynamics of sociopolitical change. Through the editors' and contributors' collective expertise, the anthology stands as a pivotal reflection on the nature of revolution and counter-revolution, underlining its significance within both the historical context and the broader field of political theory. The backgrounds of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, as architects of Marxist thought and active participants in the events of 1848, provide a foundational perspective that enriches this collection. Their collective experiences and developments within the spheres of political philosophy, economics, and social theory contribute centrally to the understanding of the 1848 revolutions. Aligning with the broader movement of socialism and communism, their work here reflects a critical moment in the evolution of leftist ideology, capturing the complexities and contradictions of the period. 'Revolution and Counter-Revolution; Or, Germany in 1848' offers readers a comprehensive exploration into a pivotal moment in history through the eyes of two of its most influential thinkers. It invites readers into a deep dive of historical analysis, revolutionary ideology, and the enduring impact of these movements on contemporary thought. For those intrigued by the intersections of history, politics, and philosophy, this collection presents a unique opportunity to engage with the seminal works of Marx and Engels, fostering a deeper understanding of the events of 1848 and their lasting significance in the realm of political thought.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: DigiCat
• Seitenzahl: 110
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Mai 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547015239
• Artikelnr.: 64130260

Autorenporträt

Karl Heinrich Marx (5 May 1818 - 14 March 1883) was a German philosopher, economist, historian, sociologist, political theorist, journalist and socialist revolutionary. Born in Trier, Germany, Marx studied law and philosophy at university. He married Jenny von Westphalen in 1843. Due to his political publications, Marx became stateless and lived in exile with his wife and children in London for decades, where he continued to develop his thought in collaboration with German thinker Friedrich Engels and publish his writings, researching in the reading room of the British Museum. His best-known titles are the 1848 pamphlet, The Communist Manifesto, and the three-volume Das Kapital. His political and philosophical thought had enormous influence on subsequent intellectual, economic and political history, and his name has been used as an adjective, a noun and a school of social theory. Marx's critical theories about society, economics and politics - collectively understood as Marxism - hold that human societies develop through class struggle. In capitalism, this manifests itself in the conflict between the ruling classes (known as the bourgeoisie) that control the means of production and the working classes (known as the proletariat) that enable these means by selling their labour power in return for wages.[13] Employing a critical approach known as historical materialism, Marx predicted that, like previous socio-economic systems, capitalism produced internal tensions which would lead to its self-destruction and replacement by a new system known as socialism. For Marx, class antagonisms under capitalism, owing in part to its instability and crisis-prone nature, would eventuate the working class' development of class consciousness, leading to their conquest of political power and eventually the establishment of a classless, communist society constituted by a free association of producers. Marx actively pressed for its implementation, arguing that the working class should carry out organised revolutionary action to topple capitalism and bring about socio-economic emancipation.