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The Communist Postscript (Pocket Communism) by Ford, Thomas;Groys, Boris is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Communist Postscript (Pocket Communism) about?

Since Plato, philosophers have dreamed of establishing a rational state ruled through the power of language. In this radical and disturbing account of Soviet philosophy, Boris Groys argues that communism shares that dream and is best understood as an attempt to replace financial with linguistic bonds as the cement uniting society. The transformative power of language, the medium of equality, is the key to any new communist revolution. -- Back cover. Since Plato, philosophers have dreamed of establishing a rational state ruled through the power of language. In this radical and disturbing account of Soviet philosophy, Boris Groys argues that communism shares that dream and is best understood as an attempt to replace financial with linguistic bonds as the cement uniting society. The transformative power of language, the medium of equality, is the key to any new communist revolution. From the Hardcover edition.

Who reads The Communist Postscript (Pocket Communism)?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Ford, Thomas;Groys, Boris
Publisher
Verso Books
Published
2009
Language
EN
ISBN
9781844674329
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
History, Political Science, Social Science
Rating
4.18 / 5 (87 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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