Socialism and Commodity Production
- 302 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Chattopadhyay convincingly shows that Marx's conception of socialism bears little resemblance to the single-party states often termed socialist.
Paresh Chattopadhyay Books
This author deeply engages with Marx's critique of political economy, explicitly drawing from Marx's original works. His interests extend to the political economy of development, the agrarian question in India, and the analysis of the (former) Soviet economy through the lens of Marx's Capital and theories of capital accumulation. As a university educator, he focuses on Marx's writings and quantitative methods, offering courses that delve into these complex subjects. His scholarly involvement in international projects further highlights his significant contributions to Marxist scholarship.
Marx's associated mode of production
- 259 pages
- 10 hours of reading
This book aims to restore Marx’s original emancipatory idea of socialism, conceived as an association of free individuals centered on working people’s self- emancipation after the demise of capitalism. Marxist scholar Paresh Chattopadhyay argues that, Marx’s (and Engels’s) ideas have been deliberately warped with misinterpretation not only by those who resent these ideas but more consequentially by those who have come to power under the banner of Marx, calling themselves communists. This book challenges those who have inaccurately revised Marx’s ideas justify their own pursuit of political power.
The examination delves into Marx's vision for a post-capitalist society, focusing on his conceptualization of socialism. Through a detailed analysis of his texts, the book uncovers the principles and structures Marx proposed for an equitable society. It highlights the transformative potential of socialism as envisioned by Marx, providing insights into his critique of capitalism and his aspirations for a more just and communal way of living.