Saito, K. (2023). Marx in the Anthropocene: Towards the idea of degrowth communism. Cambridge University Press
Abstract
Kohei Saito reviews the Marxian approach to ecology, building on the work done under MEGA project. Marx’s perspective on history and the exploitation of nature differs significantly from what commonly attributed to him. Saito rigorously examines Marx’s evolving ideas, questioning concepts such as economic growth, free time, and the development of productive forces. Consequently, the absolute conclusion to be drawn from Marx’s ideas is not the glorification of endless production. By redefining wealth, the concept of degrowth communism emerges as an important political strategy.
References
- Kohei Saito, Marx in the Anthropocene: Towards the Idea of Degrowth Communism (Cambridge University Press, 2023, 276 pp.)
Saito, K. (2023). Marx in the Anthropocene: Towards the idea of degrowth communism. Cambridge University Press
Abstract
Kohei Saito reviews the Marxian approach to ecology, building on the work done under MEGA project. Marx’s perspective on history and the exploitation of nature differs significantly from what commonly attributed to him. Saito rigorously examines Marx’s evolving ideas, questioning concepts such as economic growth, free time, and the development of productive forces. Consequently, the absolute conclusion to be drawn from Marx’s ideas is not the glorification of endless production. By redefining wealth, the concept of degrowth communism emerges as an important political strategy.
References
- Kohei Saito, Marx in the Anthropocene: Towards the Idea of Degrowth Communism (Cambridge University Press, 2023, 276 pp.)
Details
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Green Economy |
| Journal Section | Book Reviews |
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| Publication Date | April 30, 2024 |
| Submission Date | March 20, 2024 |
| Acceptance Date | April 11, 2024 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2024 Volume: 2 Issue: 1 |
