Marx and Marxisms (Royal Institute of Philosophy Lecture Series: 14 Supplement to 'Philosophy' 1982)

The papers in this volume, first published in 1982, deal with a number of different aspects of Marx's ideas and the varying constructions put on them by later Marxists. Based on a lecture series, they examine Marxist views of the nature of philosophy, of history and historical explanation, the role and importance of politics, and of literature and the place of ethics. Among the Marxists considered are Lukacs, Sartre, Habermas, Althusser and Macherey. A continuous concern through the volume is the relation within Marxist thought of fact and value, with the implications that will have for our actions. Introduction / G.h.r. Parkinson -- Revolution, Reform And Dialectic / Roy Edgley -- Marx, Necessity And Science / D.h. Ruben -- Historical Materialism / R.f. Atkinson -- Philosophy, Science Abd Myth In Marxism / John N. Gray -- Historical Explanation In The Critique Of Dialectical Reason / Mary Warnock -- Marx, Engels And Russian Marxism / W.j. Rees -- The Marxist Theory Of The State / Graeme Duncan -- Macherey And Marxist Literary Theory / Terry Eagleton -- Theory And Practice In Marx And Marxism / Richard Kilminster -- Marxism, Morality And Justice / Steven Lukes -- Habermas On Truth And Justice / Philip Pettit -- Marxian Metaphysics And Individual Freedom / G.w. Smith -- Althusser: How To Be A Marxist In Philosophy / Timothy O'hagan. Edited By G.h.r. Parkinson. Supplement To Philosophy 1982. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. The papers in this 1982 volume deal with Marx's ideas and the varying constructions put on them by later Marxists. Based on a lecture series, they examine Marxist views of the nature of philosophy, history and historical explanation, the role and importance of politics, and literature and ethics.