That’s a good question! I wouldn’t say I depart from marxism insofar as I don’t feel an affinity with more state based communism (stalinism, Leninism, etc). As for marxism the only critique I can think of is how classic marxism lended to be historically and economically deterministic that didn’t account for things like gender and such. Although as time has gone on and my dismay for identity politics has made me feel more economically deterministic than before.
I also should say that there’s only so much that I even know what I’m talking about. I’ve taken several courses in critical theory and marxism in undergrad and grad skill and I still only comprehend it on a basic level.
At the end of the day I just really care about being a good caring humble person and aligning myself with anti authoritarian, anticapitalist, communal based values. If you also care about those things it probably doesnt matter what you call yourself, were probably on the same boat :)
One thing I want to point out is that Marxism itself aconowledges the state as a transition between capitalism and communism, that’s not something Marxist-Leninists invented. Further, Marxism also acknowledges the importance of gender, queer liberation, racism, and more. I think you may just have taken a peak into Marxism without going much beyond that, which isn’t really your fault but instead is an opportunity. I made an intro ML reading list you can check out if you want!
I don’t know, but I like it this size. Feels homey. Except for the large communist presence.
👻 spooky scary communists! 👻
there’s a specter haunting the fediverse 😎
The specter of COMMUNISM!
Hey I’m not a communist !
you should really fix that
i’m content being a marxist informed anarchist :)
Where do you depart from Marx?
That’s a good question! I wouldn’t say I depart from marxism insofar as I don’t feel an affinity with more state based communism (stalinism, Leninism, etc). As for marxism the only critique I can think of is how classic marxism lended to be historically and economically deterministic that didn’t account for things like gender and such. Although as time has gone on and my dismay for identity politics has made me feel more economically deterministic than before. I also should say that there’s only so much that I even know what I’m talking about. I’ve taken several courses in critical theory and marxism in undergrad and grad skill and I still only comprehend it on a basic level.
At the end of the day I just really care about being a good caring humble person and aligning myself with anti authoritarian, anticapitalist, communal based values. If you also care about those things it probably doesnt matter what you call yourself, were probably on the same boat :)
One thing I want to point out is that Marxism itself aconowledges the state as a transition between capitalism and communism, that’s not something Marxist-Leninists invented. Further, Marxism also acknowledges the importance of gender, queer liberation, racism, and more. I think you may just have taken a peak into Marxism without going much beyond that, which isn’t really your fault but instead is an opportunity. I made an intro ML reading list you can check out if you want!