The Power of Negativity

The collection showcases Raya Dunayevskaya's influential essays, emphasizing her role as the founder of Marxist-Humanism in the U.S. Co-editors Peter Hudis and Kevin B. Anderson reveal her original ideas on Hegel, Marx, and dialectics. Central to her work is the assertion that Hegel significantly impacts Marxist theory and practice, challenging traditional views. This compilation not only illuminates Dunayevskaya's Marxist-Humanist theories rooted in Hegel but also highlights her legacy as a critical thinker in American intellectual history.