Negativity and Revolution Adorno and Political Activism

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Synopsis

How can activists combat the political paralysis that characterises the anti-dialectical Marxism of Foucault, Derrida and Deleuze, without reverting to a dogmatic orthodoxy? This book explores solutions in the 'negative dialectics' of Theodor Adorno.*BR**BR*The poststructuralist shift from dialectics to 'difference' has been so popular that it becomes difficult to create meaningful revolutionary responses to neoliberalism. The contributors to this volume come from within the anti-capitalist movement, and close to the concerns expressed in Negri and Hardt's Empire and Multitude. However, they argue forcefully and persuasively for a return to dialectics so a real-world, radical challenge to the current order can be constructed.*BR**BR*This is a passionate call to arms for the anti-capitalist movement. It should be read by all engaged activists and students of political and critical theory.

Book details

Author:
John Holloway, Fernando Matamoros, Sergio Tischler
ISBN:
9781783716364
Related ISBNs:
9780745328362, 9781783716371, 9781849644150
Publisher:
Pluto Press
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2022-10-11
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2009
Copyright by:
John Holloway, Fernando Matamoros and Sergio Tischler 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, Politics and Government