ABSTRACT

This book examines the relationship between critical realism and Marxism. The authors argue that critical realism and Marxism have much to gain from each other. This is the first book to address the controversial debates between critical realism and Marxism, and it does so from a wide range if disciplines. The authors argue that whilst one book cannot answer all the questions about the relationship between critical realism and Marxism, this book does provide some significant answers. In doing so, Critical Realism and Marxism reveals a potentially fruitful relationship; deepens our understanding of the social world and makes an important contribution towards eliminating the barbarism that accompanies contemporary capitalism.

chapter 1|22 pages

The marriage of critical realism and Marxism

Happy, unhappy or on the rocks?

chapter 4|31 pages

What kind of theory is Marx's labour theory of value?

A critical realist inquiry

chapter 6|15 pages

Critical realism

Beyond the Marxism/post-Marxism divide

chapter 7|24 pages

Materialism, realism and dialectics

chapter 9|19 pages

Developing realistic philosophy

From critical realism to materialist dialectics 1

chapter 12|23 pages

Abstracting emancipation

Two dialectics on the trail of freedom 1