Historical materialism and the economics of Karl Marx by Benedetto Croce

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Author Croce, Benedetto, 1866-1952
Author of introduction, etc. Lindsay, A. D. (Alexander Dunlop), 1879-1952
Translator Meredith, Christabel M. (Christabel Margaret), 1876-
Uniform Title Materialismo storico ed economia marxistica. English
Title Historical materialism and the economics of Karl Marx
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Summary "Historical Materialism and the Economics of Karl Marx" by Benedetto Croce is a philosophical critique written in the late 19th century. The work analyzes and interprets the concepts of historical materialism, often associated with Marx's ideas, questioning their philosophical validity and implications for understanding history and economics. Croce aims to distinguish between the economic influences on history and the philosophical interpretations that often accompany them. The opening of the book presents Croce's intent to clarify the nature of historical materialism through philosophical criticism, particularly referencing Antonio Labriola's contributions to the subject. Croce emphasizes that historical materialism should not be misconstrued as a definitive philosophy of history but rather as a collection of data regarding the economic factors that shape historical events. He critiques various interpretations that suggest historical materialism seeks to reduce all history to economic conditions alone, arguing instead for a more nuanced understanding that includes the roles of various societal factors and individual actions in the historical process. This foundational perspective sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the connections between economics and history in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Subject Historical materialism
Subject Marxian economics
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