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Harold Laski's complex relationship with Marxism is explored, highlighting his evolution from a pluralist, democratic socialist to a reluctant Marxist. Despite embracing Marxist philosophy, he retained his initial aspirations for societal improvement through democratic means. In the 1930s and 1940s, he integrated his earlier beliefs into a unique Marxist perspective, grappling with themes of history, social change, and the future of socialism. This blend of political thought raises significant questions about the nature of Marxism and its application in a democratic context.
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Harold Laski, the Reluctant Marxist, Peter Lamb
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- 2024
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- Title
- Harold Laski, the Reluctant Marxist
- Subtitle
- Socialist Democracy for a World in Turmoil
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Lamb
- Publisher
- Springer, Berlin
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 237
- ISBN13
- 9783031657610
- Category
- History, Philosophy, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Harold Laski's complex relationship with Marxism is explored, highlighting his evolution from a pluralist, democratic socialist to a reluctant Marxist. Despite embracing Marxist philosophy, he retained his initial aspirations for societal improvement through democratic means. In the 1930s and 1940s, he integrated his earlier beliefs into a unique Marxist perspective, grappling with themes of history, social change, and the future of socialism. This blend of political thought raises significant questions about the nature of Marxism and its application in a democratic context.