Douglas Greene, "The New Reformism and the Revival of Karl Kautsky: The Renegade's Revenge" (Routledge, 2024)
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Kautskyism and Its Critics
This chapter explores the critical responses to Kautsky by notable figures like Rosa Luxemburg, Lenin, and Trotsky, emphasizing the ideological rifts that developed around revolutionary tactics and mass action. It highlights how these leaders' critiques of Kautsky's centrist and reformist approaches shaped their political trajectories, leading to significant splits and the formation of distinct revolutionary parties. The discussion also extends to contemporary interpretations of Kautsky's influence and the legacies of these debates in the context of historical and present political struggles.
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