Practical Ethics
An introduction to applied ethics that tests moral principles against difficult questions about animals, poverty, medicine and the environment.
Author · 1980
Marx
A brief introduction to Karl Marx’s life and work that identifies the ideas connecting his philosophical and political thought.
By Peter Singer.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- First published
- 1980
- Pages
- 82
- Language
- English
- Edition
- Past Masters, 1980
- ISBN
- 9780192875112
- Formats
- Paperback
About the book
Peter Singer offers an accessible account of Marx and the concerns that unify his work. Rather than approaching isolated slogans, the book seeks to explain the broader vision behind Marx’s philosophical and political arguments.
The discussion connects biographical and intellectual context with questions about society, labour and human development. It is an introduction to Marx’s thought, written for readers who want a concise starting point before exploring the original works.
Key ideas
- Marx’s life and intellectual context
- The connections within his philosophical and political thought
- Society, labour and human development
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