Utopianism and Marxism: Reissue with New Preface by the Author by Vincent Geoghe

Description: Utopianism and Marxism by Vincent Geoghegan This is a reissue of an influential text that was first published in 1987, to which the author has added an introduction reflecting on the work twenty years after publication. The grounding assumption of the book is that an element of utopianism is a necessity in any political thinking, and that a self-conscious utopianism can generate a richer level of theory and practice. The text then follows the chequered career of utopianism in the Marxist tradition, arguing that Marxism has been unable to do without a utopian dimension but for various reasons has often resisted acknowledging this fact. It examines the origins of the Marxist critique of utopianism, and the various ways, either covertly or overtly, in which the utopian was reinserted into the tradition. It looks at the utopian socialist predecessors of Marxism, the ambiguous critique of the utopian developed by Marx and Engels, the complex debate over utopianism in the Second International, the authoritarian socialism that emerged in the Soviet bloc, and the consciously utopian thought of Ernst Bloch, Herbert Marcuse, Rudolf Bahro, and André Gorz. Throughout, the book seeks to combine rigorous scholarship with a commitment to a utopian frame of mind. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography The Author: Vincent Geoghegan is Professor of Political Theory at Queens University, Belfast. Besides Utopianism and Marxism he is also the author of Reason and Eros: The Social Theory of Herbert Marcuse (1981) and Ernst Bloch (1996). He is currently working on a book on interwar British religious radicals. Table of Contents Contents: Preface to Classics Edition - Acknowledgements to First Edition - Introduction: In Praise of Utopianism - The Utopian Socialists - Marx, Engels and Utopianism - The Second International - Golden Ages and Myths - Stalinism and Authoritarian Utopianism - Ernst Bloch and the Ubiquity of Utopia - Herbert Marcuse Turns to Sigmund Freud - Rudolf Bahro: East and West - Andre Gorz - Conclusion: Marxism and Utopianism. Review "No book I know does such a great job explaining what utopian thinking is, defending it, presenting its history and the contribution of its most important figures, and inspiring the reader to think more and more systematically about the kind of world he/she wants than Vincent Geoghegans Utopianism and Marxism. All this and impeccable scholarship and beautiful writing too. Highly recommended for any course that has as one of its main goals to help students think for themselves about the biggest problems of our day." (Professor Bertell Ollman, New York University, author of Dance of the Dialectic: Steps in Marxs Method) "This lucid and acute study of the paradoxical relationship between Marxism and utopianism has become an important reference for those interested in understanding both of these phenomena. Starting from an analysis of the ambivalent nature of Marxs and Engelss relationship with utopian modes of thinking, it draws attention to a disparate body of twentieth-century socialist intellectuals who exhibited a shared interest in exploring and promoting utopian themes and practices. At the heart of Utopianism and Marxism is an incisive plea for progressives to take more seriously the visionary dimensions of political thinking." (Professor Michael Kenny, University of Sheffield, author of The First New Left in Britain) "Utopianism and Marxism is a readable and rewarding text that would well serve the interests of utopian scholars, Marxist critics, political and social scientists, and anyone who thinks deeply about social organization and its relationship to social justice." (Thomas J. Morrissey, Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts) Review Text No book I know does such a great job explaining what utopian thinking is, defending it, presenting its history and the contribution of its most important figures, and inspiring the reader to think more and more systematically about the kind of world he/she wants than Vincent Geoghegans Utopianism and Marxism. All this and impeccable scholarship and beautiful writing too. Highly recommended for any course that has as one of its main goals to help students think for themselves about the biggest problems of our day. (Professor Bertell Ollman, New York University, author of Dance of the Dialectic: Steps in Marxs Method) This lucid and acute study of the paradoxical relationship between Marxism and utopianism has become an important reference for those interested in understanding both of these phenomena. Starting from an analysis of the ambivalent nature of Marxs and Engelss relationship with utopian modes of thinking, it draws attention to a disparate body of twentieth-century socialist intellectuals who exhibited a shared interest in exploring and promoting utopian themes and practices. At the heart of Utopianism and Marxism is an incisive plea for progressives to take more seriously the visionary dimensions of political thinking. (Professor Michael Kenny, University of Sheffield, author of The First New Left in Britain) Utopianism and Marxism is a readable and rewarding text that would well serve the interests of utopian scholars, Marxist critics, political and social scientists, and anyone who thinks deeply about social organization and its relationship to social justice. (Thomas J. Morrissey, Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts) Review Quote No book I know does such a great job explaining what utopian thinking is, defending it, presenting its history and the contribution of its most important figures, and inspiring the reader to think more and more systematically about the kind of world he/she wants than Vincent Geoghegans Utopianism and Marxism. All this and impeccable scholarship and beautiful writing too. Highly recommended for any course that has as one of its main goals to help students think for themselves about the biggest problems of our day. (Professor Bertell Ollman, New York University, author of Dance of the Dialectic: Steps in Marxs Method) This lucid and acute study of the paradoxical relationship between Marxism and utopianism has become an important reference for those interested in understanding both of these phenomena. Starting from an analysis of the ambivalent nature of Marxs and Engelss relationship with utopian modes of thinking, it draws attention to a disparate body of twentieth-century socialist intellectuals who exhibited a shared interest in exploring and promoting utopian themes and practices. At the heart of Utopianism and Marxism is an incisive plea for progressives to take more seriously the visionary dimensions of political thinking. (Professor Michael Kenny, University of Sheffield, author of The First New Left in Britain) Utopianism and Marxism is a readable and rewarding text that would well serve the interests of utopian scholars, Marxist critics, political and social scientists, and anyone who thinks deeply about social organization and its relationship to social justice. (Thomas J. Morrissey, Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts) Details ISBN3039101374 Author Vincent Geoghegan Publisher Verlag Peter Lang Series Ralahine Utopian Studies Year 2008 ISBN-10 3039101374 ISBN-13 9783039101375 Format Paperback Imprint Verlag Peter Lang Place of Publication Pieterlen Country of Publication Switzerland Edited by Michael J Griffin DEWEY 335.02 Birth 1943 Subtitle Reissue with New Preface by the Author Media Book Edition 1st Short Title UTOPIANISM & MARXISM Language English Series Number 4 Publication Date 2008-09-03 UK Release Date 2008-09-03 Pages 194 Edition Description New edition Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139374269;

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