On Marx (Wadsworth Philosophers Series) [Paperback]

Wendy Lynne Lee (Author)

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Publication Date: December 13, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0534576028 | ISBN-13: 978-0534576028 | Edition: 1

This brief text assists students in understanding Marx's philosophy and thinking so that they can more fully engage in useful, intelligent class dialogue and improve their understanding of course content. Part of the "Wadsworth Philosophers Series," (which will eventually consist of approximately 100 titles, each focusing on a single "thinker" from ancient times to the present), ON MARX is written by a philosopher deeply versed in the philosophy of this key thinker. Like other books in the series, this concise book offers sufficient insight into the thinking of a notable philosopher better enabling students to engage in the reading and to discuss the material in class and on paper.

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Wendy Lee obtained her Ph.D. from Marquette University and currently teaches at Bloomburg University. She specializes in Philosophy of Language, Wittgenstein, Feminist Philosophy, and Philosophy of Mind. She has written several books and articles on these topics, including a previous publication with Wadsworth, ON MARX (1998).

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• Paperback: 95 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 1 edition (December 13, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534576028
• ISBN-13: 978-0534576028
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Wendy Lynne Lee is Professor of Philosophy at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Her areas of expertise include philosophy of language, philosophy of mind/brain, feminist theory, environmental philosophy, animal cognition, and animal welfare philosophy. She is also an engaged activist for social welfare/justice, animal welfare, human rights, and environmental sustainability. She is an active contributor to the Op-Ed page of her local newspaper, The Press Enterprise and is involved in a number of academic and scholarly projects. Lastly, she is home to a number of rescue animals she loves very much, including dogs and cats, an iguana and two parrots, and a mother of four grown children.

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The books in Wadsworth Philosopher series are often 'hit or miss' as far giving a synopsis of what a philosopher said and ONLY what he said. I feel that this book deviates way too much into understanding Marx and giving critique to his ideas through feminist ideology. Also I was very offended by some of the profanity and particularly nasty words regarding women's sexuality that appeared in the book more than once. I do not think such language belongs in a book that is supposed to be dedicated to high end learning. In other words, better language could have been used. Disappointed in this pamphlet as compared to ones On Aristotle, On Nietzsche, etc.