Leon Trotsky on the Communist Manifesto
To mark the 170th anniversary of the first publication of the Communist Manifesto, we republish here extended extracts from an article by Leon Trotsky, written for the 90th anniversary in 1938.
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Lost Connections: exploring the material conditions behind depression
Martin Swayne reviews ‘Lost Connections’, an illuminating new book that examines the social factors and material causes behind the prevalence of mental health issues in modern day capitalist society.
The Bitcoin bubble and cryptocurrency craze
Adam Booth looks at the speculative mania developing around Bitcoin and other digital currencies, which is a reflection of the general crisis of capitalism.
Myths of Marxism: is neoliberalism different to capitalism?
Sam Tollitt discusses the definition of neoliberalism and explains what relationship this ideology and programme has with the wider capitalist system.
Myths of Marxism: can you have capitalism without racism?
Ravi Mistry explores the origins of racism within class society and explains the way forward in the fight against oppression and discrimination.
The individual and the Marxist view of history – part two
We publish here the second part of Adam Booth’s article about the role of the individual in history. In this second half, Adam examines the pivotal role played by Lenin and Trotsky in the 1917 Russian Revolution, and the dialectical relationship between leaders and the masses. The real lesson of history is that a revolutionary leadership is vital in order to transform society.
‘Capitalist Realism’ and the errors of “academic Marxism”
Ben Gliniecki reviews the late Mark Fisher’s influential and acclaimed – but ultimately confused and overly-academic – book, “Capitalist Realism”: a confused jumble of academic jargon which barely manages to describe phenomena first explained by Marx over 170 years ago.
The individual and the Marxist view of history – part one
100 years ago, the masses in Russia took power. This revolutionary event, however, would not have been possible without the bold leadership of Lenin and Trotsky. In this sense, the role of the individual at certain points in history is vital. Adam Booth explores the Marxist view of history and the role of individuals in determining the course of historical events.
A Marxist critique of Postmodernism
In this recent video from the October Revolution festival, Daniel Morley (of the Socialist Appeal Editorial Board) discusses the theoretical differences between the philosophies of Marxism and postmodernism.
Review – “Red Star Over Russia”: The art of revolution
The “Red Star Over Russia” exhibition, which opened at the Tate Modern earlier this month, is the latest in a number of exhibitions marking the 1917 Russian Revolution centenary. Ben Curry reviews the fascinating collection of artwork, photography, and propoganda contained within this latest showcase.
An interview with Esteban Volkov, Leon Trotsky’s grandson
In 1988, Alan Woods interviewed Esteban Volkov – Leon Trotsky’s grandson – in the Trotsky Museum in Coyoacan, Mexico, which Volkov is the director of. To commemorate the centenary of the October Revolution, we publish here extracts from the full interview, where Esteban presents a strong defence of both Trotsky and the 1917 Russian Revolution.
Leon Trotsky: the life of a revolutionary
To mark the centenary of the Russian Revolution, we present this original documentary by the IMT celebrating the life and accomplishments of one of the revolution’s main leaders: Leon Trotsky.