Postmodernism is a trend in philosophy that has become mainstream, and heavily influences identity politics. But when we ask the question ‘what is postmodernism?’, we are often told that it is indefinable. Indeed it can be summed up as a philosophy that rejects theory, science and the idea of progress.
One of the outstanding achievements of the Soviet planned economy was its space programme, which took man (and dog) to space for the first time. Only socialism can wrest space travel from the billionaires, and take humanity to the stars.
Issue 47 of In Defence on Marxism is out now! We publish here Alan Woods’ editorial on the lessons of the international communist movement from Marx and Engels to today, and the enduring revolutionary struggle against imperialism and war.
The Revolutionary Communist Party is undertaking its autumn offensive: a campaign to recruit and educate a new generation of young activists. RCP national organiser Lotta Angantyr explains why, if you’re a communist, you need to join the party.