Why Marx Was Right

In this book, Terry Eagleton takes on the task of dispelling the belief that Marxism has outlived its usefulness. Eagleton addresses the ten most common objections to Marxism: that Marxism leads to political tyranny, that Marxism — is a form of historical determinism, and so on. Eagleton demonstrates that all these claims are merely a bitter parody of Marx's own thoughts. In a world where capitalism has been shaken to its roots by crises, Why Marx Was Right is a necessary and timely, brave and honest book. Written with traditional Eagleton wit, sharpness, and clarity, this book will attract readers far beyond academic circles. Terry Eagleton - a working-class Catholic who became a Marxist, Terry Eagleton — is one of the most influential literary critics and philosophers in the UK, a former influential teacher and activist at the very heart of the Oxford establishment. He is now a distinguished professor at Lancaster University and lives in Dublin.