Back to Marx

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Karl Marx's philosophical work has profoundly influenced Western concepts of society and economics, with ongoing discourse reflecting this impact. However, the contributions of Chinese scholars remain underrepresented due to language barriers. This book translates Zhang Yibing’s significant work 'Back to Marx,' originally published in 1999 in the PRC. It offers a thorough examination of the intricate relationships between Marx's political and economic philosophy, drawing on a careful reading of various textual sources, notably the newly released second edition of the Marx-Engels-Gesamtausgabe (MEGA2), which includes previously inaccessible notes and manuscripts. The analyses presented are nuanced and meticulously reasoned, portraying a “dialectics of Marx’s thought” from his early writings in the late 1830s through the 1840s, as well as the 'Grundrisse' and 'Capital.' Unlike the sharp breaks noted by “Western Marxist” commentators like Althusser, the author explores both continuities and discontinuities, alongside the interplay of philosophy, history, and economics within Marx's theoretical framework critiquing capitalism. The secondary literature encompasses works from various regions, offering valuable insights into the Chinese interpretation of Marx's international discourse. Prof. Dr. Zhang Yibing, a leading Marxism scholar at Nanjing University and its Chancellor, provides a critical perspective on contemporary philosophi