For Theory

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For Theory aims to open a discussion on the weakening of the production of theory in left-wing thought since the 1970s, based on Louis Althusser's ideas of overdetermination, plural temporality, conjuncture, and theoretical practice. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword by Warren Montag Introduction. Facing theoretical defeat PART I Chapter I. Against Reformism and Politicism. Towards a Materialism of the Imaginary Chapter II. Against Denouncing of Alienation. Towards a De-Centred theory of History and Politics Chapter III. Against Neo-anarchism (the flipside of technocratism). Feminism in its Conjuncture PART II Chapter IV. No Theoretical Thinking Without Political Thought. Chapter V. Political Desire of the True Bibliography Index