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Fundamental Problems of Marxism

Fundamental Problems of Marxism

Plekhanov, Georgii Valentinovich

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PhilosophyGeneral Political ScienceSocial Movements

ISBN10: 1025670604
ISBN13: 9781025670607
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Fundamental Problems of Marxism is a foundational text in the development of Marxist theory, written by Georgi Plekhanov, who is widely regarded as the father of Russian Marxism. This seminal work provides a rigorous and systematic exposition of historical materialism and dialectical materialism, positioning Marxism not merely as an economic or political theory, but as a comprehensive and scientific worldview. Plekhanov explores the philosophical underpinnings of Karl Marx's thought, tracing the lineage of materialist philosophy and its application to social development and historical change.

Through a series of insightful analyses, Plekhanov defends the scientific nature of Marxism against contemporary criticisms, emphasizing the complex interplay between the economic base and the ideological superstructure of society. He articulates the relationship between the individual and the historical process, arguing for the necessity of understanding the objective laws of social evolution. This book served as a crucial instructional manual for revolutionaries and scholars alike, significantly shaping the intellectual landscape of socialist thought in the early twentieth century. Fundamental Problems of Marxism remains an essential read for students of political science, philosophy, and history who seek to understand the intellectual foundations and internal logic of Marxist theory as it was interpreted during its most formative era.

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