The Development of the Marxian Dialectic

Howard, Dick

ISBN 10: 0809305593 / ISBN 13: 9780809305599

Published by Southern Illinois University Press, 1972

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Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Development of the Marxian Dialectic
• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
• Publication Date: 1972
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0809305593
• ISBN 13: 9780809305599
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 1.468 pounds

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Synopsis

Beginning as a philosopher, Marx turned in the space of a few short years to the study of political economy and to revolutionary practice. Howard argues that this shift can be understood only in terms of an analysis of the theoretical development of the Marxian dialectic. In explicating the systematic aspects of Marx’s theory, Howard has gone anew to the primary sources, the writings of Marx himself and those of Hegel and the Young Hegelians. Howard thus provides a close textual study of Marx’s developing theory and method as itemerges in his confrontation with the Hegelian dialectic.

This systematic study is more than a commentary insofar as it con­centrates on the development of a critical theory, dialectically founded, whose implications affect our perception of contemporary problems and our ability to affect social change today. The interpretation is not orthodox, and is intended to spur both students and teachers to a rethinking of both theory and practice.

About the Author

Dick Howard is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Southern Illinois University. He is on leave for the 1971–72academic year, teaching at the State University of New York at Stony Brook.