Developing a philosophically grounded alternative to capitalism

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The failure of much revolution to surmount the problems associated with capitalism, racism and sexual and national oppression had resulted in developing a vision of a non-capitalist society, even though the idea of revolution has receded from public discourse. Though the spontaneous mass struggles often suggest the elements of a new society, the task of working out a comprehensive vision of non-capitalist social relations takes theoretical labor requiring more than spontaneous activity.

Economic aspects, Marxist economics

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Boris Kagarlitsky on capitalization in the Soviet Union: paradoxes, difficulties and resistance

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Boris Kagarlitsky attributes the current pro-capitalist fervor among intellectuals and journalists in the former USSR to the notion of Western capitalism as utopian. During the 1960s, consumer affluence was seen as the main objective of social progress. Hence, images of well-stocked supermarkets characterize the ideal society. The idea that Third World poverty results from a lack of capitalism has also been inculcated in the public mind.

Reports, Economic policy, Kagarlitsky, Boris

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Speculative fiction and international law: The Marxism of China Mieville

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China Mieville's work, Between Equal Rights: A Marxist Theory of International Law, his only full length scholarly and theoretical work is analyzed. All his works, including Iron Council, and Looking for Jake make very clear his left-wing political viewpoint and his socialist leanings.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Political aspects, Criticism and interpretation, Works, Between Equal Rights: A Marxist Theory of International Law (Book), Mieville, China

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