politics
апрель 18, 2026
Brazil has relevance in political practice and Marxist theory, says sociologist Marcello Musto
The first draft of Capital, a manuscript that preceded the realization of Karl Marx's most relevant work, is published for the first time in Portuguese in Brazil. Organized by sociology professor...
TL;DR
- The first draft of Karl Marx's 'Capital' has been published in Portuguese in Brazil.
- The book is part of the 'Alternatives to Capitalism' collection, organized by sociologist Marcello Musto.
- Musto emphasizes the importance of Brazil's Marxist tradition and its relevance for developing new alternatives.
- The collection includes both classic Marxist works and contemporary Brazilian authors, aiming for a pluralistic approach.
- The publication aims to revitalize Marxist interpretation and offer tools for theoretical and practical renewal of the left.
- Musto discusses the challenges Marx faced and the importance of understanding his work as an ongoing, human process.
- The collection also features 'Em nome da liberdade' by Juarez Guimarães, a socialist democratic critique of neoliberalism.