In Defence of Marxism Issue 50

In Defence of Marxism Issue 50

An important thread in this issue is the struggle between reformism and revolution, which can be observed throughout the history of the class struggle.

The editorial, entitled ‘The Struggle Against Reformism’ explains the relationship between the struggle for reforms under capitalism, reformism, and revolution. In particular, it tackles the question of the development of revolutionary consciousness through the struggle for reforms, how this comes into conflict with the limits of reformism, and the role of communists in this process.

This issue contains:

• Editorial: The struggle against reformism
• Lessons from Greece
• The German Peasants' War
• Morality and the class struggle
• Figaro and the French Revolution