Critical theory and libertarian socialism : realizing the political potential of critical social theory / Charles Masquelier.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Masquelier, Charles, author.

Series:

Critical theory and contemporary society

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Critical theory.

Critical theory--Political aspects.

Socialism.

Local Subjects:

Critical theory.

Socialism.

Physical Description:

210 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Bloomsbury, 2014.

Summary:

This volume in the Critical Theory and Contemporary Society series examines the role critical theory plays in today's political, social, and economic crises, showing how it can help to both diagnose and remedy such problems. Critical social theory is first revisited by exposing the affinity between Marx's critique of political economy, the critique of instrumental reason elaborated by the first generation of the Frankfurt School, and the libertarian socialism of G.D.H. Cole. This is followed by a proposal for a radical reorganization of economic and political life and the corresponding develop.

Contents:

Human emancipation and labour as self-realization

Towards the reconciliation of humanity and nature

Realizing the transformative potential of critical theory

The premises of institutionalized emancipatory practice

Human emancipation and communication

Drawing the contours of institutionalized emancipatory practice

Critical theory, libertarian socialism and reconciliation

Conclusion : critical theory, libertarian socialism and contemporary Western capitalist societies.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [197]-204) and index.

ISBN:

9781441113399

1441113398

OCLC:

855044703