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Socialist Outlook no. 107, September 1996 · 277 words

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liheration __and so «Teninism in- doctrinaire Marxism. troduced a wholly new geo- Putting aside his obvious soframework for cial democratic prejudices, have to ask of Harding why it There are some obvious omis- was that Lenin was so isolated sions from Harding's account. In among in 1917. the discussion or whal was lo replace Russian capitalismsomething other than capitalism, lies in understanding that the iron laws of Marxism are not so ferbut not yet socialism—he ignores the debate in the communist in- rous after all-thev number of principies and propoternational over the question of a workers' state: a concept that is sitions, but in no way can be said to present a "philosophy of cerinvaluable if we are to understand how capitalism may be tainty". overthrown. but a state created explanation to the practical business of politics, but these are of Curiously absent too is the place of Lenin's Capitalism in the sort that can only be validated in practical activity-something Most glaring however is any Lenin knew all about. serious consideration of Lenin's thodox version of I I would like to join we Socialist Outlook 1O Please send me your Russian revolutionaries introductory pamphlet: 'Socialism after Stalinism'. The answer to this question I enclose a PO or cheque for £1.00 payable to 'Socialist Outlook Fund'. give us a ID Please send me details of the Socialist Outlook Fourth International Supporters Association Marxism gives guidance and I Name I Address ¡ Post Code Post to: Socia ID I want to know more about Socialist Outlook Tel O Box ||09. London, N4 2UU.

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