A Contemporary History of Marx’s Capital

The 1st Edition of A Contemporary History of Marx’s Capital presents a structured examination of Karl Marx’s primary writings, connecting classic theoretical arguments directly to present-day economic challenges. Designed for university students and academic scholars, the book outlines how foundational Marxist theory informs modern political economy.

The main thematic arcs focus on core mechanisms within Das Kapital, specifically analyzing everyday alienation and surplus-value. Paolo Favilli evaluates these economic ideas alongside historical temporalities, examining how Marxian concepts function as both economic knowledge and broader tools for historical interpretation.

To assist readers with dense theoretical material, Favilli adopts a direct didactic approach informed by decades of teaching the Philosophy of History. This structured pedagogical method offers clear analytical support for students and researchers across political science, economics, and philosophy.