The possibility of a libertarian Marxism? A reply to Löwy and Besancenot
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13006127 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Michael D Yates (University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 379-382 |
| Publication date | 2018-04-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Global Discourse (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2043-7897 • E-ISSN: 2326-9995 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/23269995.2018.1459333 |
| OpenAlex | W3147083738 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 6 |
Löwy and Besancenot (2018) make compelling arguments, with deep and thoughtful reference to infamous revolutionaries Luxemburg, Benjamin, Breton, and Guérin. In this process, they lay out some clear and compelling principles for a libertarian Marxism and a libertarian communism. And these will surely resonate with the large number of people who are forced to experience the limitations of capitalist democracy on a daily basis. These four thinkers remind us that we need is bottom-up democracy and substantive equality in every aspect of life. However, there are limitations to what they can offer that require further discussion and debate. This reply focuses on three of these limitations: the question of spontaneity, the need for radical education, and the concept of individual freedom
Communism · Democracy · Environmental ethics · Epistemology · Law and economics · Libertarianism · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Law · Marxism and Critical Theory · Philosophy
| Citations per year | 0.13 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2018 - 2018 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |