Paul Burkett Knihy

A charming, witty and stunning debut with the breadth of appeal from Ardal O'Hanlon to Mike Gayle.

In this compelling anti-critique the founders of the Eco-socialist school of thought respond to their chief intellectual detractors.

There may still be disagreement about the threat to human survival posed by society’s environmental impacts, but no one can doubt that individual eco-systems and the global biosphere are both increasingly shaped by human production and consumption. This book shows that Marx’s treatment of natural conditions possesses an inner logic, coherence, and analytical power which has not been previously recognized. The power of Marx’s approach stems from his consistent treatment of human production in terms of the mutual constitution of its social form and material content. While recognizing that production is structured by historically developed relations among producers, Marx also insists that production as a social and material process is shaped and constrained by natural conditions, including the natural condition of human bodily existence. Paul Burkett shows that it is Marx’s overriding concern with human emancipation that impels him to approach nature from the standpoint of materialist history, sociology, and critical political economy.

Exploring ecological economics through a Marxist lens, this book offers a comprehensive evaluation of the field. It delves into the intersections of economic systems and environmental issues, critiquing traditional approaches while highlighting the relevance of Marxist theory in understanding ecological challenges. This unique perspective aims to bridge the gap between economic and environmental discourses, providing insights into sustainable practices and the socio-economic factors influencing ecological degradation.

'Wonderful. Paul Burke is a natural storyteller and genuinely funny' Dominic Holland. The second wonderful captivating novel by the author of Father Frank. schovat popis