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OverviewIs there such a thing as human nature? In Marxism and Human Nature , Sean Sayers defends the controversial theory that human nature is in fact an historical phenomenon. Those who disagree with this theory counter that it leads to forms of scepticism and relativism which are at odds with morality; Sayers reveals that this need not be the case. Drawing on the work of Marx and Hegel, he develops a historical account of human needs and powers which provides the basis for a distinctive form of Marxist humanism. According to this view, human beings are not merely passive individual consumers: they are active, social and productive beings. The first half of the book explores the essential role work plays in our lives and how it contributes to our fulfilment. The moral and social implications of these ideas are analyzed in the second half in the context of current work by both analytic and postmodernist thinkers. Marxism and Human Nature gives an ambitious and wide ranging defence of the Marxist and Hegelian historical approach. In the process, the book engages with a wide range of work at the heart of the contemporary debate in social and moral philosophy. Clearly and engagingly written, Marxism and Human Nature will illuminate the debate for anyone engaged in politics or philosophy. It will of course be especially relevant for researchers studying Marx, Hegel or Gorz. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sean SayersPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Volume: No.16 Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.362kg ISBN: 9780415191470ISBN 10: 0415191475 Pages: 216 Publication Date: 05 November 1998 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsSayer's book is an articulate, sophisticated and clear discussion of human nature as a historical phenomenon. It is beautifully written and has insights into a rich range of topics form the role of work in contemporary society to the ambivalent nature of social progress. Anyone interested in sociology, politics and philosophy of our society will find this book throught-provoking and fruitful<br>. <br>-David McLellan, University of Kent <br> Author InformationSean Sayers is Reader in Philosophy at the University of Kent at Canterbury. Well known for his work on Marx's philosophy, he is the author of, among other books, Reality and Reason (1985) and Hegel, Marx and Dialectic (1994). He is also a founding editor of the journal Radical Philosophy. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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