Marxism & Smart Life: A Critical Analysis of Marxism & an Inquiry Into Human Society

Marxism and Smart Life is a compelling and thought-provoking examination of different aspects of human society. Comprised of two impressive volumes of philosophical, political, and economic thought-"Is Karl Marx Right?" and "Modern Human Smart Life"-author Nima Mazhari begins by exploring Marx's theory of capital and analyzing its validity, especially in terms of modern society. Although once a Marxist himself, Mazhari does not shy away from examining some fatal flaws in Marx's theory. These include Marx's denial of the use-value of commodity for the capitalist, his insistence that a capitalist society is made up of only two classes, and most importantly, his assertion that a capitalist society cannot be made to work.

In his second volume, "Modern Human Smart Life," Mazhari assesses the components of modern society and the importance of having a realistic and genuine philosophical school of thought to guide human evolution. Even more importantly, Mazhari puts forward some implementable ideas on changes that can be made to executive, legislative, judicial, and treasurial structures and powers that will vastly improve modern society.

No matter what your philosophical background or political beliefs are, Marxism and Smart Life will challenge you to see Marxism in a new light, and leave you feeling invigorated about the possibilities for improving our modern capitalist society.

Nima Mazhari is a sculptor, photographer, writer, and a lifelong political activist, who has always been interested in finding a better way for humans to live and interact in society. Born in Iran, Mazhari experienced direct persecution under the tyrannic regimes both before and after the 1979 revolution in that country. As a result of his personal experiences, Mazhari became a full-fledged Marxist fighter and educator in Iran and has studied Marx's theories for over forty years. Yet despite this background, Mazhari has moved beyond Marxism and now passionately searches and fights for changes that can improve our modern capitalist society.
Mazhari immigrated to Canada in 1985 as a political refugee and settled in Montreal, where he still lives with his spouse, daughter, and dog. In addition to Marxism and Smart Life, he is the author of Dictionary of the Socialist Countries (1988), The Poverty and Wealth of Nations (1991), and Les Ambassadrices (2001).