The crisis of capitalism
In this video Alan Woods explains the roots of the crisis from a Marxist perspective and the revolutionary way out of the impasse.
Marxist theory
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The ideas of Karl Marx
2013 marks the 130 anniversary of the death of Karl Marx. Despite the many decades that have passed since his death, the ideas of Marx have never been more relevant than they are today. This is reflected in the thirst for Marxist theory at the present time. In this article, Alan Woods deals with the main ideas of Karl Marx and their relevance to the crisis we’re passing through today.
Ted Grant: the unbroken thread of Marxism
Today, 9th July, marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ted Grant, the founder of Socialist Appeal and the Militant Tendency. Rob Sewell, editor of Socialist Appeal, outlines the important role played by Ted in building the forces of Marxism during his lifetime and discusses the legacy of Ted for Marxists today.
Lenin and Trotsky – what they really stood for
At the recent Marxist summer school, Alan Woods – author of Bolshevism: The Road to Revolution and editor of In Defence of Marxism – explores the ideas of Leninism, Trotskyism, and the Bolshevism, and discusses the vital role of Lenin and Trotsky in the Russian Revolution of 1917.
Philosophy and religion
To celebrate Ted Grant’s centenary year, we are re-publishing this chapter from the book ‘Reason in Revolt’ by Ted Grant and Alan Woods, which examines the role of philosophy in society and compares the materialist method of Marxism with the idealism of religion and other philosophy.
Will there be a slump?
To celebrate the centenary of Ted Grant, founder of the Militant Tendency and Socialist Appeal, we are re-publishing Ted’s article entitled “Will There Be a Slump?”. Written in 1960 in the middle of the post-war boom, when many others on the Left had accepted Keynesian economic ideas, Ted explained the fundamental causes behind the boom and how these would eventually lead to crisis. For more information on this topic, come along to the Marxist Summer School, where Adam Booth will be speaking on the subject.
Against the theory of state capitalism
In 1949, Ted Grant, founder of the Militant Tendency and Socialist Appeal, wrote a polemical response to Tony Cliff on the class nature of the Soviet Union, arguing against Cliff’s theory of “State Capitalism”. Ted’s response provides an in-depth Marxist analysis on a range of questions, from the transition from capitalism to socialism, to the key issues of the state and the nature of Stalinism.
The Rise and Fall of the Communist International
To celebrate this year’s centenary of Ted Grant, founder of the Militant Tendency and Socialist Appeal, we are re-publishing a series of Ted’s key writings. We begin with Ted’s pamphlet “The Rise and Fall of the Communist International”, which analyses the founding of the Third International and its decline under Stalin.
Marx’s revolution in philosophy – reflections on the Theses on Feuerbach
Alan Woods examines the revolutionary advances made by Marx in the field of philosophy.
Behind the Myths: The Foundations of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
There has never been a more important time for a study of the social, economic, and political origins of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the three important world religions that share a common root. Thanks to Marxist author and Socialist Appeal supporter, John Pickard, those interested in learning about these religions can read Behind the Myths: The Foundations of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in order to discover more.
Ted Grant: The Permanent Revolutionary
We present here a video recording of the book launch of Ted Grant: The Permanent Revolutionary, in which Alan Woods gives an account of Ted’s struggle for and his contribution to the ideas of Marxism.
Marxism and morality
What is moral and what is amoral in the struggle for the transformation of society? 75 years ago Leon Trotsky wrote his masterpiece Their Morals and Ours, in which he explained that morality is one of the key ideological components in the class struggle. Marie Frederiksen explores the question of Marxism and morality.