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Neo-Marxism is a collection of Marxist schools of thought originating from 20th-century approaches[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] to amend or extend[ 4] Marxism and Marxist theory , typically by incorporating elements from other intellectual traditions such as critical theory , psychoanalysis , or existentialism . Neo-Marxism comes under the broader framework of the New Left . In a sociological sense, neo-Marxism adds Max Weber 's broader understanding of social inequality , such as status and power , to Marxist philosophy .
As with many uses of the prefix neo- , some theorists and groups who are designated as neo-Marxists have attempted to supplement the perceived deficiencies of orthodox Marxism or dialectical materialism .[ 5] Many prominent neo-Marxists, such as Herbert Marcuse [ 6] and other members of the Frankfurt School , have historically been sociologists and psychologists .[ 7] [ 8]
Examples of neo-Marxism include analytical Marxism , French structural Marxism , political Marxism , critical theory , cultural studies , as well as some forms of feminism . Erik Olin Wright 's[ 9] theory of contradictory class locations is an example of the syncretism found in neo-Marxist thought, as it incorporates Weberian sociology, and critical criminology .[ 10]
There is some ambiguity surrounding the difference between neo-Marxism and post-Marxism ,[ 11] [ 12] with many thinkers being considered both.[ 13] [ 14] Prominent neo-Marxist journals include Spectre, [ 15] Historical Materialism ,[ 16] New Left Review , Rethinking Marxism ,[ 17] Capital & Class ,[ 18] Salvage, [ 19] Cultural Logic [ 20] and the Seminar in Contemporary Marxism .[ 21]
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^ Toscano, Alberto (2007). "Neo-Marxism". The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology . John Wiley & Sons . doi :10.1002/9781405165518.wbeosn012 . ISBN 978-1-4051-2433-1 .
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^ Foster-Carter, Aidan (January 1973). "Neo-Marxist approaches to development and underdevelopment". Journal of Contemporary Asia . 3 (1): 7–33. doi :10.1080/00472337308566845 .
^ "Neo-Marxism" . New Discourses . 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2023-05-17 .
^ Swedberg, Richard (March 1987). "The Neo-Marxist Contribution". Current Sociology . 35 (1): 78–91. doi :10.1177/001139287035001010 . S2CID 145656368 .
^ Gunnell, John G. (2011). "Political Science, History of". In Kurian, George Thomas (ed.). The Encyclopedia of Political Science . Vol. 4. CQ Press . pp. 1278–1286. ISBN 978-1-933116-44-0 .
^ Laberge, Yves (2011). "Protest Music". In Kurian, George Thomas (ed.). The Encyclopedia of Political Science . Vol. 4. CQ Press . pp. 1374–1375. ISBN 978-1-933116-44-0 .
^ Wright, Erik Olin (2005). "Foundations of a neo-Marxist class analysis". Approaches to Class Analysis . pp. 4–30. doi :10.1017/CBO9780511488900.002 . ISBN 978-0-521-84304-1 . S2CID 143072329 .
^ Scott, John; Marshall, Gordon , eds. (1998). "neo-Marxism". A Dictionary of Sociology . Oxford University Press .
^ Barrow, Clyde W. (1993). Critical Theories of the State: Marxist, Neomarxist, Postmarxist . University of Wisconsin Press . ISBN 978-0-299-13714-4 . [page needed ]
^ "IV. Marxisms and Neo-Marxisms | Cultural Politics" . culturalpolitics.net . Retrieved 17 May 2023 .
^ "Hardt & Negri's 'Multitude': the worst of both worlds" . openDemocracy . Retrieved 17 May 2023 .
^ Harrison, Oliver (2016). Revolutionary Subjectivity in Post-Marxist Thought: Laclau, Negri, Badiou . Routledge . ISBN 978-1-317-06333-9 . [page needed ]
^ "Spectre Journal" . Spectre Journal . Retrieved 17 May 2023 .
^ "About Us | Historical Materialism" . www.historicalmaterialism.org . Retrieved 22 May 2023 .
^ "Rethinking Marxism" . rethinkingmarxism.org . Retrieved 22 May 2023 .
^ "Sagepub" .
^ "About" . Salvage . Retrieved 24 May 2023 .
^ "About the Journal | Cultural Logic: A Journal of Marxist Theory & Practice" . ojs.library.ubc.ca . Retrieved 2023-07-15 .
^ London, King's College. "Contemporary Marxism Research Group" . King's College London . Retrieved 22 May 2023 .