Review
"In his latest book, David MacGregor challenges us to re-think the place we have given to Hegel and Marx in the social theory of a so called ''post-communist'' world. In a jolting and lucid argument, MacGregor re-casts the relationship between these two thinkers within a framework that is deeply committed to a critique of everyday forms of domination. In doing so, MacGregor reveals Hegel and Marx to be superbly relevant and profound for an analysis of the practices of the `new economy.'" -Joe Hermer, Wolfson College, Oxford (Joe Hermer )
". . . MacGregor illustrates the continuing relevance of Marx and even more importantly, Hegel, for comprehending and combating a rapacious free market global capitalism . . . Scholarly exegesis is excitingly combined with biography and a critical assessment of debates, both in Hegel''s and Marx''s time and since . . . This is an accessible, thought-provoking account that will serve as an excellent introduction for students and demand a response from Hegel-Marx scholars." -Political Studies (
Political Studies )
". . . an extensive and impressive re-examination of the Hegel-Marx relation . . .Scholarly exegesis is excitingly combined with biography and a critical assessment of debates, both in Hegel's and Marx's time and since . . . This is an accessible, thought-provoking account that will serve as an excellent introduction for students and demand a response from Hegel-Marx scholars." -Political Studies Association (
Political Studies Association )
". . . enlightening and stimulating . . . fired by a strong sense of intellectual excitement and individuality." -Studies in Marxism (
Studies in Marxism )
". . . MacGregor''s discussion is handled well, with some interesting excursions . . . Clearly and engagingly written, it is a conscientious effort to grapple with some of our pressing issues." -Tijdschrift voor Filosofie (
Tijdschrift voor Filosofie )
". . . lucid and incisive . . . MacGregor''s lucidly expressed and formidably marshalled approach offers a Hegel who has more to say to the present seekers for new ideas and new thinking on the Left than Marx." -Planet (
Planet )
About the Author
David MacGregor is Professor of Political Thought at Kings College, an affiliate of the University of Western Ontario, Canada.