Hegel, Marx and the Concept of Need: The Concept of Need

by Ian Fraser

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This text introduces the concept of need as viewed by Hegel and Marx, and places it within the context of modern need theories and theorists. The book works through key texts, including Hegel's Philosophy of Right and Marx's Capital, and discusses the theory in relation to Soviet Communism and social democracy. * Covers key texts by Hegel and Marx studied by undergraduates on political theory courses * Looks at political implications for modern need theory * Accessible: author makes good use of textual evidence * Need theory is a major element of modern social theory
  • ISBN10 0748609474
  • ISBN13 9780748609475
  • Publish Date 12 October 1998
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Edinburgh University Press