Writings of the Young Marx on Philosophy and Society / Edition 1

by Karl Marx, Loyd D. Easton, Kurt H. Guddat

Overview

A reprint of the Doubleday edition of 1967.

The most comprehensive one-volume collection in English of Marx's early writings (1835-1847) on the nature of religion, freedom of the press, the relation of the state to democracy, the humanistic critique of philosophical idealism, the alienation of humanity, and the relation of communism to historical praxis. Easton and Guddat’s translations are based on the best German editions and on the study of original manuscripts and first editions. A substantial Introduction and detailed analytical headnotes indicate the significance and historical setting of each selection, as well as its relationship to Marx's other writings. With one exception (Defense of the Moselle Correspondent) each article, chapter, or book section is presented in its entirety, without internal deletions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780872203686
Publisher:	Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/1997
Series:	Hackett Classics Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	512
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Editorial Reviews

Letters, articles, and sections of books from the period 1834-47 reveal Marx's (1818-83) early thinking on the nature of religion, freedom of the press, the relation of the state to democracy, the humanistic critique of philosophical idealism, and other topics. Reprinted from the 1967 Doubleday edition because of renewed interest after the fall of the Soviet Union. Paper edition (unseen), $12.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

Lucid translations into idiomatic English. They are clearer than the original German version! Our students struggle with Marx and they will appreciate a more 'user-friendly' translation. --John Brunn, Chabot College

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