Karl Marx called religion "the opium of the masses" because of the
illusory relief it offered from the cold realities of capitalism.
Today, the hard reality that we must face is that we have
fundamentally and irrevocably damaged life on Earth, and while
distracting opiates are everywhere, it is clear that the root cause
is none other than capitalism itself. Building upon a completely
unexplored facet of Marx's thought that has been lying dormant for
more than a century, Japanese star philosopher Kohei Saito reveals
how we are still caught in the trap that Marx diagnosed towards the
end of his life - and proves that capitalism can never be
compatible with a sustainable existence. Unless we can solve the
dilemma that Marx spelt out in his final revelatory writings, and
mend the breach we have torn in the fabric of the natural world,
disaster awaits. A shock bestseller on publication in Japan, SLOW
DOWN will help unleash the imaginative power necessary for us to
create a better society in the age of climate crisis.
General
Imprint: |
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
2024 |
Authors: |
Kohei Saito
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Dimensions: |
240 x 156mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
272 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-399-61297-5 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-399-61297-2 |
Barcode: |
9781399612975 |
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