Marxism And The Moral Point Of View: Morality, Ideology, And Historical Materialism

by Kai Nielsen

Overview

Marxism and the Moral Point of View attempts to say what consistent Marxists working within the parameters of the canonical conceptions of Marxism should say about morality. This includes what they should say about the function of morality in society, about the extent of moral comment they can justifiably make, and about freedom, equality, and justice, including the justice of whole social formations. Karl Marx-and most Marxists follow him-was opposed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367155551
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/13/2023
Pages:	310
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Kai Nielsen (Author)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Marxism, Morality and Moral Philosophy 3. Engels on Morality and Moral Theorizing 4. Marx, Engels and Lenin on Justice: The Critique of the Gotha Programme 5. A Marxist Conception of Ideology 6. Marxism and Morality 7. If Historical Materialism Is True, Does Morality Totter? 8. Marx on Justice: The Tucker-Wood Thesis Revisited 9. On Marx Not Being an Egalitarian 10. Class Interests, Justice and Marxism 11. Marxism and the Point of View 12. Marxism and Arguing for Justice