IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MARX AND WITTGENSTEIN. SOCIAL CRITICISM

The book "In the Footsteps of Marx and Wittgenstein. Social Criticism without Critical Theory" is a fascinating journey through contemporary political philosophy, analyzing the concepts of social criticism in the context of the thought of Marx and Wittgenstein. The author, Lotar Rasiński, proposes an original approach to social criticism, drawing on the achievements of these two outstanding thinkers and Michel Foucault. This is a must-read for anyone interested in political and social philosophy.

• In-depth analysis of contemporary political philosophy
• Original concept of social criticism
• Inspiration from the thought of Marx and Wittgenstein
• Overview of positions in the field of political philosophy (Walzer, Mouffe, Tully, Habermas)
• Tools developed by Michel Foucault
• Excellent introduction to contemporary political philosophy

Lotar Rasiński, assistant professor at the Institute of Philosophy of the Lower Silesian University, presents an innovative view of social criticism in his book. The author combines criticism with the practice of emancipation, which is a key element of Marx's critical project. Rasiński emphasizes that criticism only makes sense if it leads to the gradual liberation of society. Today, in the era of the critique of language made by Wittgenstein, it is worth rethinking Marx's idea of social criticism from a new perspective.

Wittgenstein's philosophy requires the rejection of all forms of communication that are not based on the language of our everyday communication. The goal is to return to practice, to conscious participation in social life. Rasiński, drawing on the thought of Marx, Wittgenstein and Foucault, develops the idea of "social criticism without critical theory". His book provides an excellent overview of positions in the field of contemporary political philosophy, analyzing the concepts of thinkers such as Walzer, Mouffe, Tully and Habermas.

This book is not only a theoretical analysis, but also an attempt to find practical tools for social change. The author, drawing on various sources, creates a coherent and convincing vision of social criticism, which can be an inspiration for all those who want to actively participate in social life and strive to improve it. Rasiński, as the scientific editor of the book series Library of Contemporary Social Thought at the Scientific Publishing House DSW, guarantees a high substantive level of the publication.

The Scientific Publishing House PWN, known for scientific publications at the highest level, gives readers a book that will certainly become an important point of reference for all those interested in political and social philosophy. "In the Footsteps of Marx and Wittgenstein" is a reading that provokes thought and encourages active participation in social life. The book has 338 pages, a format of 203x148 mm and a paperback cover.