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[TEASER] Western Marxism w/ Gabriel Rockhill

Oct 15, 2024
Gabriel Rockhill, a philosopher and cultural critic, delves into the intriguing critiques of Western Marxism from Domenico Losurdo's work. They explore the ideological schism between Western and Eastern Marxism, emphasizing the practical versus theoretical approaches in their evolution. Rockhill emphasizes the influence of anti-communist sentiments and the need for redefining anti-imperialism in leftist movements. The discussion highlights how a re-examination of Marxism can reshape contemporary discourse and invigorate political practice.
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Western Marxism as a Tool

  • Western Marxism isn't just an organic intellectual development.
  • It's a tool of theoretical class warfare used by the capitalist ruling class.
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Western vs. Eastern Marxism

  • Western Marxism rejects anti-imperialism and anti-colonialism, unlike Eastern Marxism.
  • It opposes actually existing socialism and is increasingly alienated from the material world.
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Losurdo's Framing

  • Domenico Losurdo's analysis of Western Marxism draws upon Lenin's analysis of the split in the global socialist movement around World War I.
  • Losurdo frames Western Marxism as being divorced from political praxis and key aspects of Marxism like political economy.
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