Paul Lafargue Knihy

Články, vzpomínky a výňatky z korespondence Marxových žáků, současníků a členů rodiny přibližují dospělejší mládeži hlavní zásady Marxova učení, popisují jeho metodu práce a studie, seznamují s poměry, v nichž žil, a přibližují jeho lidské vlastnosti a rodinný život.

Paul Lafargue's masterpiece, The Right To Be Lazy, at once funny and serious, witty and profound, elegant and forceful, is a logical expansion of The Right to the Pursuit of Happiness announced by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence. It was not only extremely popular but also brought about pragmatic results, inspiring the movement for the eight-hour day and equal pay for men and women who perform equal work. It survives as one of the very few pieces of writing to come out of the international socialist movement of the nineteenth century that is not only readable-even enjoyable-but pertinent. This new translation by Len Bracken, fuller than previous versions in English, is supplemented by Lafargue's little-known talk on The Intellectuals.

This book presents a thorough examination of the concept of property and its transformation throughout history, tracing its evolution from primitive societies to modern civilization. Originally published in 1894, it offers insights into the social, economic, and legal implications of property ownership, reflecting on how these changes have shaped human interactions and societal structures over time. The reprint maintains the integrity of the original text, providing readers with a historical perspective on property rights and their significance.

Exploring the impact of capitalism, this work argues that labor leads to intellectual decline and physical deformities. It delves into the societal implications of work within a capitalist framework, challenging the notion that labor is inherently valuable. Through critical analysis, it exposes the detrimental effects of a profit-driven economy on both individuals and society as a whole. This thought-provoking perspective encourages readers to reconsider the relationship between work, health, and intellectual development.

The book critiques the ideological foundations of labor in Lafargue's time, particularly targeting the capitalist and bourgeois moral values that glorify work. He highlights the "work addiction" plaguing the labor movement, arguing that this obsession leads to the exhaustion of individuals and their descendants. Rather than advocating for a right to idleness, Lafargue calls for the abolition of capitalist production methods. He contrasts bourgeois philosophers, who are influenced by their employers, with ancient Greek philosophy, which held a disdain for labor. Paul Lafargue, a French socialist and physician, authored this critical examination.