Søren Mau – A Marxist Defense of Utopian Thought

A marxist defence of utopian thought

Ever since Marx dismissed the ’utopian socialists’ and declared that ”communism is the most determined opponent of all utopianism,” Marxists have been skeptical of attempts to provide detailed descriptions of a post-capitalist world. Utopian thought has been deemed impossible, useless, and undesirable.

In his talk, Søren Mau will contend that our contemporary moment— marked by the rise of the far right, fragmented struggles, unchecked capitalism, prolonged economic stagnation, deindustrialization, and escalating climate crises — calls for a reevaluation of utopian thought.

The talk takes place September 5 at Tribunalen, Hornsgatan 92, in Stockholm and starts at 3 pm. Doors open at 2 pm.

Free admission. There is a limited number of seats. To be sure to get a spot, book a seat by sending an email to biljett@tribunalen.com

Participating
Søren Mau, Marxist political philosopher and author of the book Mute Compulsion
Erik Lindman Mata, author and translator

Organized by the Centre for Marxist Social Studies (CMS) and transform! europe

Teater Tribunalen och ABF Stockholm har ett folkbildningssamarbete sedan många år tillbaka kring deras föreställningar, scenkonstfestivaler samt olika samtal om demokrati och mänskliga rättigheter.