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Demarcation and Demystification by J. Moufawad-Paul

Red Menace

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Philosophy's Role in Clarifying Thought

The main thesis of the book is to reconsider the 11th thesis of Marx in the context of Marxist theory and philosophy's role in clarifying thought. It emphasizes that philosophy cannot change the world, but its essential role is to investigate, interpret, intervene, and demarcate thought. The text argues that philosophy, often shrouded in grandiose metaphysical ideas, actually serves a modest yet crucial function in elucidating concepts, always influenced by the philosopher's political inclinations.

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