History and Human Existence—From Marx to Merleau-Ponty
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class consciousness
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existential philosophy
historians
historical context
historical perspective
human existence
individual emancipation
individuality
individuation
jean paul sartre
marx
marxism
marxist orthodoxy
marxist theory
merleau ponty
methodological
nonfiction essay
philosophical
philosophy of materialism
political philosophy
political science
social theory
socialist thought
subjective thought
systematic thought
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- ISBN 9780520047792
- Weight: 318g
- Dimensions: 140 x 216mm
- Publication Date: 23 Nov 1982
- Publisher: University of California Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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From the Introduction:The present essay provides an introduction to the treatment of human existence and individuality in Marxist thought. The work will be primarily concerned with two related topics: the evaluation by Marxists of individual emancipation and their assessment of subjective factors in social theory. By taking up these taking up these topics within a systematic and historical framework, I hope to generate some fresh light on several familiar issues. First, I pursue a reading of Marx focused on his treatment of subjectivity, individuation, and related methodological and practical matters; second, I apply this interpretation to analyzing the dispute between Marxist orthodoxy and heterodoxy over such matters as class consciousness and the philosophy of materialism; finally, I employ this historical context to clarify the significance of "existential Marxism," Maurice Merleau-Ponty's and Jean-Paul Sartre's contribution to Marxist thought.
James Miller is Professor of Liberal Studies and Politics and Special Advisor to the Provost at The New School for Social Research.
