Marxist History of Modern Philosophy: An unusual introduction (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798267286121)

Explore modernity through the lens of historical materialism with Marxist History of Modern Philosophy. An unusual introduction. This volume offers a critical reading of the philosophical thought that shaped the modern world, revealing the deep connection between social transformations and the ideas they generated.

From Humanism to the Enlightenment, the book examines the contributions of thinkers such as Machiavelli, Galileo, Spinoza, Locke, and Kant, highlighting the relationship between philosophy, the development of productive forces, and class struggle. Machiavelli's political reflections emerge in the context of the state transformations of his time, just as Galileo's scientific theories reflect the rise of the bourgeoisie and the birth of a new epistemic paradigm. Each chapter provides a clear and engaging interpretation of the ideas that redefined freedom, rationality, and progress, showing their link to the material structures of society.

Perfect for scholars, students, and enthusiasts, Marxist History of Modern Philosophy is not only a guide to the ideas that inaugurated the modern age, but also a critical analysis of their role in shaping contemporary society. Through the filter of historical materialism, the reader can understand how philosophy is not an isolated system of thought, but the product of the historical conditions in which it arises and develops.

What you will find in this book:

• A critical overview of modern philosophy through the lens of historical materialism.
• An analysis of the major themes of modernity - freedom, rationality, and progress - within their social and economic context.
• Connections between philosophical thought and the historical and political transformations of the era.

Discover how ideas accompanied and shaped the changes of the modern world, guided by a perspective that illuminates the present through the analysis of the past.

Author: Dario Cositore
ISBN-13: 9798267286121
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 09/26/2025
Pages: 298
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.62d