Bøger af Karl Marx

Demokratiet er en politisk fiktion. Som stormen på Kongressen i USA understregede, befinder det moderne demokrati—uløseligt knyttet til staten, nationen, folket og markedet—sig i en dyb krise. I et slags væbnet karneval sætter en broget flok US-amerikanske patrioter sig for at redde demokratiet fra sig selv. Men hvad er det for et demokrati, der skal reddes? Og hvorfor? For Marx og den revolutionære bevægelse var det borgerlige demokrati først og fremmest en strategisk kampplads, ikke et politisk mål i sig selv. Trods vigtige sejre viste demokratiet sig hurtigt som en slags politisk fælde, som hver gang kanaliserede den ‘socialistiske’ massevækkelse ind i forbrug for de heldige og for evigt udsatte verdensrevolutionen. I stedet fik vi det liberale markedsdemokrati, hvor venstre- og højrepopulister rituelt slås om definitionsretten på det virkelige demokrati.Andet bind i forlaget Antipyrines serie om “repræsentationskritik” rummer tre nøgletekster om demokrati af hhv. Karl Marx, Claude Lefort og Mario Tronti. Bogen er redigeret og forsynet med forord af Mikkel Bolt og Dominique Routhier.

In Critique of the Gotha Programme, Karl Marx offers a penetrating analysis and a scathing critique of the socio-economic proposals put forth by the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) in its Gotha Programme. Originally published in 1875, this influential work remains a cornerstone of Marxist theory and an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the flaws and contradictions of capitalist societies.Marx delves deep into the fundamental principles and practical implications of the Gotha Programme, challenging its vision of socialism and exposing the inherent contradictions within its framework. With incisive reasoning and meticulous argumentation, he dissects the program's propositions on labor, distribution, and the role of the state, highlighting their failure to fully address the oppressive nature of the capitalist system.Throughout the book, Marx fearlessly confronts the flawed conception of equality and fairness that the Gotha Programme claims to uphold. He identifies the remnants of bourgeois thought still prevalent within the party's proposals, pointing out the perpetuation of class divisions and the persistence of exploitative labor relations. Marx's critique, with its characteristic blend of rigorous analysis and impassioned prose, serves as a powerful indictment of the deficiencies of capitalist ideology and a clarion call for the revolutionary transformation of society.Critique of the Gotha Programme stands as a testament to Marx's intellectual brilliance, his unwavering commitment to the emancipation of the working class, and his relentless pursuit of a more just and equitable world. By unmasking the contradictions of a flawed program and laying bare the inherent flaws of capitalism, Marx provides readers with a compelling argument for the necessity of a true socialist revolution and the establishment of a classless society. This timeless work remains an indispensable resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of Marxist theory and its implications for the struggle against exploitation and inequality.

Marx's interpretation of Louis Bonaparte's rise and rule is also of interest to later scholars studying the nature and meaning of fascism, among whom the coup is regarded as a forerunner of the phenomenon of 20th-century fascism.

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