A scholarly exploration of Marx's thought without any favorable or critical ideological agendas, this book opposes the compartmentalization of Marx's thought into various competing doctrines, such as historical materialism, dialectical materialism, and different forms of economic determinism.
The Making of the Most Famous Philosopher in Germany, 1788-1831
The book examines the intricate connection between Hegel's philosophy and his political environment, challenging the prevailing view of him as an independent thinker. It reveals how Hegel, often perceived as lacking academic talent, rose to prominence by aligning himself with the repressive Prussian state. Tabak's thorough research intertwines biographical, historical, and philosophical insights, providing a nuanced portrait of Hegel's career and the socio-political dynamics that shaped his legacy in Germany's intellectual landscape.
The book explores Marx's practical philosophy of freedom, arguing that it is rooted in a humanist ethics. It also highlights the contradictions in attributing this philosophy to Marx, suggesting he would have opposed such interpretations as they conflict with his historical-materialist or scientific doctrine. Through this examination, the text delves into the complexities of Marx's thoughts on freedom and the implications of misrepresenting his foundational beliefs.
This book provides an accessible and thorough analysis of “The Doctrine of Being,” the first part of Hegel’s Science of Logic . Though it received much scholarly attention in the past, interpreters of this text have generally refrained from examining it in a sufficiently detailed manner. Through a rigorous and critical reading of Hegel’s speculative arguments, Mehmet Tabak illustrates that Hegel meant his logic to be both a presuppositionless analysis and development of the basic categories of thought, on the one hand, and a post-Kantian ontology on the other. However, the analysis of the text demonstrates that Hegel fails to deliver such logic. This volume promises to be an indispensable guide to those who wish to understand the first book of Science of Logic.