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Marxism Notes

Hey everyone! I recently finished reading the book called the Introduction to the Logic of Marxism by George Novack. I thought I would share the conclusions I reached based on the information I learned in the book. I write notes when I read so this is the end point. If you’re interested in the full notes just let me know. It’s very long and would be a strenuous read. I felt this belonged here and highlights the long term outlook of our class struggle we’re all experiencing in this sub. Marxism conclusions Militant labor party is required to bring about proletariat revolution. Majority of workers have reached the consciousness of need for unions present day Needs of workers and wishes of capitalists are irreconcilable Small trade unions only focused on economic means will always fail. Big trade is interconnected with many systems beyond economic Party politics are unhelpful to the…


Hey everyone! I recently finished reading the book called the Introduction to the Logic of Marxism by George Novack. I thought I would share the conclusions I reached based on the information I learned in the book. I write notes when I read so this is the end point. If you’re interested in the full notes just let me know. It’s very long and would be a strenuous read. I felt this belonged here and highlights the long term outlook of our class struggle we’re all experiencing in this sub.

Marxism conclusions

  • Militant labor party is required to bring about proletariat revolution.
  • Majority of workers have reached the consciousness of need for unions present day
  • Needs of workers and wishes of capitalists are irreconcilable
  • Small trade unions only focused on economic means will always fail. Big trade is interconnected with many systems beyond economic
  • Party politics are unhelpful to the class struggle whether republican or democrat. Both serve the capitalists (this book was published 60 years ago )
  • Political independence is the only path forward for workers. Creation of Labor political party as stated above (militant labor party)
  • Socialism requires a political overthrow of capitalist control and mass congregation of the working class

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