{"product_id":"philosophy-and-the-spontaneous-philosophy-of-the-scientists-and-other-essays-9781844677894","title":"Philosophy and the Spontaneous Philosophy of the Scientists: And Other Essays","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntended to contribute, in his own words, to a \"left-wing critique of Stalinism that would help put some substance back into the revolutionary project here in the West,\" they are the record of a shared history. At the same time they chart Althusser's critique of the theoretical system unveiled in his own major works, and his developing practice of philosophy as a \"revolutionary weapon.\" Attesting to the unique place which Althusser has occupied in modern intellectual history-between a tradition of Marxism which he sought to reconstruct, and a \"post-Marxism\" which has eclipsed its predecessor-these texts are indispensable reading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLouis Althusser influenced so many discourses, actions and existences by the radiant and provocative force of his thought. -- Jacques Derrida (in praise of Louis Althusser)\u003cbr\u003eOne reads him with excitement. There is no mystery about his capacity to inspire the intelligent young. -- Eric Hobsbawm (in praise of Louis Althusser)","brand":"Verso Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53191400030551,"sku":"9781844677894","price":19.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/philosophy-and-the-spontaneous-philosophy-of-the-scientists-and-other-essays-9781844677894","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}