Mihailo Markovic Knihy

First published in 1975. VOLUME ONE covers Historical Development Social and Political Philosophy. No study or collection of material approaching self-government as a worldwide phenomenon and dealing with all The purpose of the present Reader is to fill this gap. This Reader traces the development self-government as a worldwide phenomenon and dealing with all This Reader traces the development of self-government from its beginnings as an apparently utopian idea of a handful of visionaries a century and a half ago to its implementation on a national scale in the contemporary world. All fundamental aspects of this development are dealt with―historical, philosophical, sociological, political, and economic. Contributions from some twenty countries are included. Several synthetic papers have been written especially for this book; because of their inclusion, as well as the comprehensiveness of the book’s coverage, this work transcends the usual confines of a reader.The edtiors’ goal was to assemble all important contributions of historical and theoretical value in one book.

The book presents a pioneering exploration of Marxist philosophy, blending scientific inquiry with humanist principles. Revised by Mihailo Markovic, it emphasizes the interconnection of technical mastery, humane purpose, and political critique. Markovic advocates for a multifaceted approach to reasoning, viewing it through empirical, theoretical, psychological, historical, and imaginative lenses. His insightful introduction serves as a guide, clarifying complex ideas and situating the work within a practical understanding of language as a critical tool for inquiry.

„Aggression“ und „Anpassung“ sind längst aus rein psychologischen Kategorien zu solchen der Politologie und der Sozialwissenschaften geworden: Kategorien zur Aufhellung von Konflikten, in denen individuelle und kollektive Ansprüche und Zwänge gegeneinander wirken. In diesem Sinne werden sie jedenfalls in den hier zusammengetragenen Studien gebraucht, als Begriffe für bestimmte Verhaltensweisen und allgemeine Entwicklungstendenzen in der Industriegesellschaft.