Organic Marxism: An Alternative to Capitalism and Ecological Catastrophe: Toward Ecological Civilization,
Volume 3 (Audible Audio Edition):
Philip Clayton, Justin Heinzekehr, Seth Clayton,
Process Century Press: Books
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5.0 out of 5 stars... the word positively that Senator Joseph McCarthy and his like turned into America's most familiar four-letter word
ByGordon C. Stewarton February 28, 2015
Finally a theologian - and a PUBLISHER - have dared to use the word positively that Senator Joseph McCarthy and his like turned into America's most familiar four-letter word: Marx. This is a break-through work. Whether or not one is steeped in process theology or economics, Organic Marxism: An Alternative to Capitalism lays out a compelling argument for the kind of change necessary for the health of the planet itself and for the fair and just distribution of wealth, power, and authority in the face of climate change. Capitalism and theology go together like oil and water. For the sake of the water, we need to reign in the oil.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAn important, mind stretching and challenging book. The ...
ByEd Hansenon November 24, 2014
An important, mind stretching and challenging book. The authors give us hope that there are alternatives to ecological catastrophe.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAn alternative to capitalism that needs to be considered.
ByDocon February 2, 2015
A well-argued view of Marxism that takes into account the effects of social systems on the environment.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars
ByJoel A. Griskaon May 24, 2016
Very good !
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5.0 out of 5 starsAn Eco-Marxism For Today
ByAustin Robertson October 30, 2014
If you're like me and have ever wondered what a "process Marxism" would look like, this book is an exciting vision of such a possibility. It is the first serious attempt to fold process philosophy, in both Whiteheadian and Chinese forms, into Marxism. The result is what the authors call "Organic Marxism", a constructive postmodernism for our time of environmental crisis that offers theoretical and practical possibilities for a new ecological civilization.
At the core of the book is the conviction that "Global capitalism has created the greatest ecological and humanitarian catastrophe in the history of human civilization" (4). Clayton and Heinzekehr make a series of powerful and convincing arguments to show that this is in fact the case and that the best solution is Organic Marxism, which affirms "hybrid [economic] systems that combine profit-making activities with regulations that are designed to prevent corruption, environmental abuse, and the inordinate acquisition of wealth by a small number of citizens" (236). The authors are sensitive to the common views of Marx as deterministic, anthropocentric, reductionistic, totalizing, and utopian. And yet they argue for the ongoing relevance of Marx beyond these modernist limitations and stereotypes of his thought, developing a more open-ended, relational, pluralistic, contextual, practical, and ecological style of Marxism. As opposed to deconstructive/critical Marxisms, Clayton and Heinzekehr argue for concrete policy proposals that will be useful for "policymakers, government leaders, and lay people" (ix).
Despite the intensely philosophical discussion throughout the text, Organic Marxism is a surprisingly accessible read that efficiently covers a lot of ground in economic and political theory. Readers will gain a valuable perspective on the history of capitalism, Marxism, process thought, and contemporary science. This is clearly the first book of its kind, and I'm thrilled to finally have a book that weaves together Whitehead and Marx.
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4.0 out of 5 starsAn Organic Marxism as a force driving an ecological transformation
ByLu Bakeron March 8, 2015
Organic Marxism is a philosophically rich exploration of the relevance of Marxism for the 21st century facing an emergent global ecological crisis that is the consequence of industrial and capitalist business as usual.
What is particularly interesting is the application of Whitehead's process thought to the evolution of an organic and ecological Marxism and the examination of current Chinese post-modernism and process thought.
"Organic Marxism represents an important force of resistance against radical individualism and consumerism," write Clayton and Heinzeker. It is the mass withdrawal of consent from business and pollution as usual that can be the force behind transformation and radical reform and the building of an ecological future where economic growth also means the protection and regeneration of natural capital. The global growth of an organic Marxism with its particular and diverse manifestations is a reflection of the spreading of seeds for social change.
In this way it is an organic process, not the unfolding of predestined social forces. The older Marx ,who remarked when looking what was being done in his name said, "I am not a Marxist", I believe would enjoy Organic Marxism.Organic Marxism is informed by the protean insights of the Marx of the Grundrisse who observed the habit of industrial capitalism to maximize production and consumption. Organic Marxism invites us within our communities and traditions to craft and chart a better way together
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5.0 out of 5 starsTimely and Compelling
ByT. Murphyon January 20, 2015
As a constructive alternative for a world hurtling full-speed towards planetary destruction, Clayton and Heinzekehr offer a compelling, context-specific, and highly readable vision. Weaving together Marxism, process philosophy, and Chinese thought, they highlight capitalism’s fundamental relationship with environmental destruction as well as the inability of the ‘free market’ to accurately value the planet and account for ecological risk. Organic Marxism should become a resource for all those who profess to love the world and those who dwell upon it as their neighbor.
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1.0 out of 5 stars#FAIL
ByMichael Hoskinsonon October 1, 2015
The failed economic theory Marxism is responsible for millions of deaths worldwide, yet continues to thrive because of man's inherent need to envy his neighbors and find ways to possess (steal) their wealth. The current sick trend of combining environmentalism with Marxism is the most dangerous trend yet, it will fail, but not before it causes a civil war in America and have more blood on its hands.
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5.0 out of 5 starsTimely and Compelling
ByT. Murphyon January 20, 2015
As a constructive alternative for a world hurtling full-speed towards planetary destruction, Clayton and Heinzekehr offer a compelling, context-specific, and highly readable vision. Weaving together Marxism, process philosophy, and Chinese thought, they highlight capitalism’s fundamental relationship with environmental destruction as well as the inability of the ‘free market’ to accurately value the planet and account for ecological risk. Organic Marxism should become a resource for all those who profess to love the world and those who dwell upon it as their neighbor.
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1.0 out of 5 stars#FAIL
ByMichael Hoskinsonon October 1, 2015
The failed economic theory Marxism is responsible for millions of deaths worldwide, yet continues to thrive because of man's inherent need to envy his neighbors and find ways to possess (steal) their wealth. The current sick trend of combining environmentalism with Marxism is the most dangerous trend yet, it will fail, but not before it causes a civil war in America and have more blood on its hands.
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