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It’s a forensic breakdown of how the CIA, the State Department, and big capitalist foundations actively funded, promoted, and shaped the kind of Marxism that became acceptable in Western academia. They curated a whole intellectual tradition that prioritizes abstract philosophy over material struggle.

This book connects the dots in a way that turns the entire history of 20th century leftist thought inside out. It explains why certain thinkers became famous while others were buried. After reading it, you’ll never look at figures like Adorno or Marcuse the same way again. It clearly lays out why the revolutionary left in the West often feels so disarmed.

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[–] bdazman@hexbear.net 6 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I would love to hear your review of the book in the newsletter if you get around to it. It's next on my reading list.

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 week ago

Yeah, I'll try get around to it.

[–] jack@hexbear.net 5 points 1 week ago

Same, this is a Q1 read for me.