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    The Communist Postscript

    By Boris Groys

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    A provocative essay on the relationship between communism, philosophy and language.

    Since Plato, philosophers have dreamed of establishing a rational state ruled through the power of language. In this radical and disturbing account of Soviet philosophy, Boris Groys argues that communism shares that dream and is best understood as an attempt to replace financial with linguistic bonds as the cement uniting society. The transformative power of language, the medium of equality, is the key to any new communist revolution.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherVerso
    Release dateOct 6, 2014
    ISBN9781784780296
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    Boris Groys

    Boris Groys is Professor of Aesthetics, Art History, and Media Theory at the Center for Art and Media Technology in Karlsruhe, and since 2005, the Global Distinguished Professor in the Faculty of Arts and Science, NYU. He has published numerous books including The Total Art of Stalinism, Ilya Kabakov: The Man Who Flew into Space from His Apartment, Art Power, and The Communist Postscript.

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      This book is a flaming bag of post-truth poo. Half a star because we aren't allowed zero. Perhaps it is another attempt at a Sokal hoax?