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Over the past one hundred years, numerous interpretations of Marx and Engles have provided onesided analyses of historical materialism that emphasized either freedom or determinism, humanism or structuralism, utopianism or science. In this provocative study, Joseph For Ferraro takes one of these dichotomies, freedom versus determinism, and argues that determinism must be reexamined in order to comprehend the dialectical subtlety of Marx and Engels' thought. Reconstructing Marx and Engels' method through an analysis of the forms of abstraction that they employed, together with the nature of the social 'laws' that they uncovered, for our own has produced a necessary corrective to the numerous lopsided interpretations of classical Marxist thought.Basing his discussion on a wide range of Marxist literature, for all shows how those who have emphasized freedom but neglected determinism have lost any sense of historical necessity or of the inner logic of history. He then argues that both freedom and determinism are part of all of Marx and Engels' observations of society and together they constitute the core of the Marxist dialectic. from book's back cover
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Freedom and Determination'? A: 'Freedom and Determination' explores the dichotomy between freedom and determinism in the works of Marx and Engels, arguing for a re-examination of determinism to better understand their dialectical thought.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Freedom and Determination' is Joseph Ferraro.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Freedom and Determination'? A: 'Freedom and Determination' was published on January 1, 1992.
- Q: How many pages does 'Freedom and Determination' have? A: 'Freedom and Determination' contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Freedom and Determination' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Freedom and Determination' a new book? A: Yes, the item condition of 'Freedom and Determination' is listed as new.
- Q: What category does 'Freedom and Determination' fall under? A: 'Freedom and Determination' is categorized under the United States.
- Q: What key concepts does Joseph Ferraro discuss in this book? A: Joseph Ferraro discusses key concepts such as historical materialism, freedom, determinism, and the dialectical method employed by Marx and Engels.
- Q: Does the book provide a balanced view of Marxist thought? A: Yes, the book aims to provide a balanced view by highlighting both freedom and determinism as integral parts of Marx and Engels' observations of society.
- Q: Can this book be beneficial for someone studying Marxist literature? A: Yes, 'Freedom and Determination' offers insights that can be beneficial for anyone studying Marxist literature, particularly in understanding the complexities of Marx and Engels' theories.