Offering a new and original interpretation of Marx’s theoretical development, Marx’s Russian Moment analyzes the following themes: Marx’s concept of ideology (as developed in the German Ideology) and its fortunes in Russia;
Vesa Oittinen is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Russian Studies at the University of Helsinki, Finland.
1.Introduction: Marx and Russia – yet an open theme.- 2. The Marx – Mikhailovskij dispute.- 3. Marx’s Theory of Ideology – from its Enlightenment roots to Russian discussions.- 4. Hegel, Engels and the ”People without History”.- 5. Revolutionary Morality and Russian Experiences: Marx, Bakunin, Dostoevsky- 6. Marx, Nikolai Ziber and Primitive Economy.- 7. Marx and Finland – Finland and Marx.