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Crossing the Line: Habitus and Misrecognition in Bong Joon-Ho's Parasite
K.T. Jamieson, March 7, 2020
K.T. Jamieson analyzes the dynamics of class in Bong Joon-Ho's Parasite through the lens of Pierre Bourdieu's social theory. Contains spoilers. Read Article.
The Propertied and the Propertyless by Anton Pannekoek
Rida Vaquas, June 29, 2020
Translation and introduction by Rida Vaquas. The original text in German can be found here. Read Article.
Is This the Left that Jacobin Wants?: Chris Maisano’s Perilous Drift Towards Post-Marxism
Jacque Erie, November 12, 2021
A recent Jacobin piece by Chris Maisano argues that building "a Left that matters" requires focusing on Democratic Party electoral work, but Jacque Erie claims we must be clear about the consequence of such an orientation: a middle-class Left that remains disconnected from the proletariat and abandons the fundamentals of Marxism. Read by Keir Read Article.
The Question of Worldview and Class Struggle in Philosophy: On the Relevance of Lukács’s Worldview Marxism and The Destruction of Reason
Daniel Tutt, February 12, 2022
Daniel Tutt looks to the philosophy of Georg Lukács and his critique of bourgeois irrationalism to explicate the role of intellectuals and worldviews in the class struggle. Read By: Allen Lanterman Read Article.
The Mature Labor Aristocracy and its Problems, Part 1: Class Position, Consciousness and the Labor Aristocracy
Amal Samaha, October 21, 2022
In part one of a three-part series, Amal Samaha begins her exploration of the concept of the labor aristocracy and its modern relevance. Read Article.
The Mature Labor Aristocracy and its Problems, Part 2: The Size and Economic Impact of Labor Aristocracies
Amal Samaha, November 19, 2022
In part two of a three-part series, Amal Samaha continues her exploration of the concept of the labor aristocracy and its modern relevance. Read Part One here. Read Article.