Prabhat Patnaik is an Indian Marxist economist and political commentator. His work delves into a deep analysis of capitalism and its crises, focusing on the intricate relationship between financial markets and the real economy. Patnaik explores how contemporary economic systems are inherently prone to instability and the consequent impact on global inequality. His Marxist perspective offers a critical lens through which to examine current economic structures and proposes alternative pathways toward a more equitable society.
Focusing on a Marxist critique of liberalism, the author integrates political philosophy with political economy to present a refreshed perspective on socialism. Through this examination, the book challenges existing liberal frameworks and advocates for an alternative approach rooted in Marxist principles.
Exploring the concept of freedom, this book analyzes it within the intertwined political and economic framework of liberalism. It delves into how liberal principles shape our understanding of individual liberties and societal structures, offering a critical examination of their implications in contemporary contexts. Through this lens, the author aims to provide insights into the complexities and challenges of freedom in a liberal society.
This book presents four lectures on Marx's Capital, delivered by C. P. Chandrasekhar on Volume 1's anniversary: Capital and the Critique of Bourgeois Political Economy; Order and Anarchy in the Capitalist System; 'Revisiting Capital in the Age of Finance; and Marx's Capital and the Current Crisis in Capitalism.