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Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 22:38:42 +0200
From: m-14970-AT-mailbox.swipnet.se (Hugh Rodwell)
Subject: Getting stuck in


Daniel Smith writes:

>Sciabarra's book has inspired me to spend some time learning about the
>evolution, method and content of the Marxist-socialist school. Part of that
>effort has been my lurking on this list for a while. I have learned quite a
>bit in the short time I've been here and have had some misconceptions that I
>held dispelled by some of the fine posts on this list. My time here has also
>cultivated an admiration for the keen analytical minds of people who just a
>year ago I would not have paid any attention to.


>The better I understand the position of those I
>disagree with, the more able I am able to communicate with them in a
>constructive manner. Your response was enlightening and has provided me some
>interesting thoughts. I can only hope that as time progresses I will achieve
>a firm grasp of various Marxist-socialists' concepts so that I may engage
>them in what I hope to be mutually beneficial discourse.

Way to go, Dan.

What I would call a great dynamic.

Positive, constructive, driven by real curiosity.

Mind you, the best way of achieving that firm grasp of Marxist concepts is
to get stuck into the engagement as soon as possible.

Another excellent way, besides reading Marxist classics, is to read as much
of the correspondence between Marx and Engels you can manage.

I don't know if you're subscribed to marxism1, but Hans Ehrbahr there has a
recurring e-mail class on Capital which subscribers are invited to listen
in on -- tasks are set, the participating students do them, and the answers
are circulated for comment that is also circulated. Think I'll join in some
time soon myself. Anyway, the collective effort makes assimilating what can
be daunting new perspectives a lot easier.

Cheers,

Hugh




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