Very much enjoyed doing this interview with @jacobinmag.bsky.social on my book Flourishing Together: Karl Marx’s Vision of the Good Society. Hugo asked some excellent questions, which I think get to the heart of the book.
@jkandiyali.bsky.socialJan Kandiyali
@jkandiyali.bsky.social
Political philosopher at Durham Uni, living in Whitley Bay. Writes about Marx, work, and economic justice. Villa fan
@jkandiyali.bsky.social@jkandiyali.bsky.socialThanks! I can see the similarities, eg in the emphasis on self actualisation. No idea whether Maslow was influenced by Marx though. Do you know?
@jkandiyali.bsky.socialJacobin has kindly published a short extract from my recently published book, Flourishing Together: Karl Marx’s Vision of the Good Society (OUP, 2026)
jacobin.comKarl Marx’s Vision of the Good SocietyKarl Marx’s ideal society is taken far less seriously than his critique of capitalism. But he did offer a rich account of what a better society would look like — one built around meaningful work, mutu...
@czmacrae.bsky.socialReposted by @jkandiyali.bsky.socialI reviewed @jkandiyali.bsky.social's terrific new book for @jacobinmag.bsky.social. As I hope the review communicates, I strongly recommend the book to anyone interested in Marx, the politics of work, political and social philosophy, etc!
jacobin.comSocialism Requires Work That Is Meaningful, Mutual, and FreeKarl Marx dismissed speculation about a future socialist society as “writing recipes for the cookshops of the future.” A closer reading suggests he had a rich vision of the good life, based in the idea that people flourish by meeting each other’s needs.
@jkandiyali.bsky.socialMany thanks to @czmacrae.bsky.social for this very generous review of my book for @jacobinmag.bsky.social
jacobin.comSocialism Requires Work That Is Meaningful, Mutual, and FreeKarl Marx dismissed speculation about a future socialist society as “writing recipes for the cookshops of the future.” A closer reading suggests he had a rich vision of the good life, based in the ide...
@martinoneill.bsky.socialReposted by @jkandiyali.bsky.socialLooking forward to this conference in Paris tomorrow, organised under the auspices of @leaypi.bsky.social 's Chair at the @college-de-france.fr - "Socialism and Liberal Egalitarianism: a necessary dialogue".
We all need a horizon of hope beyond capitalism!
@jkandiyali.bsky.socialI have just got the physical copies of my book. It’s a nice feeling, but I must admit to being a bit taken aback but its slimness. ‘it’s a short book not only in pages’ as Rawls might have put it.
@jkandiyali.bsky.socialIt's Karl Marx's Birthday today (He'd be 208). And by a happy coincidence, it's also the publication day of my book, Flourishing Together Karl Marx's Vision of the Good Society.
academic.oup.comFlourishing Together: Karl Marx’s Vision of the Good SocietyAbstract. This book provides a novel interpretation of Marx’s vision of the good society that places the idea of self-realization in work at its centre. Th
@jkandiyali.bsky.socialCan I be added, please? Thanks in advance!
@jkandiyali.bsky.socialThanks, Jimmy. I’d love to know what you think if you do get round to reading it.
@jkandiyali.bsky.socialThanks Callum, your comments were v helpful!
@jkandiyali.bsky.socialThanks!
@jkandiyali.bsky.socialThanks. I have worked in kitchens, but in this case it was because it’s a depiction of necessary labour that shows how the development of skills can take many different forms. Also, many depictions of work, especially socialist ones, tend to be masculinist. And I also just liked the painting!
@jkandiyali.bsky.socialMany thanks to all those who discussed it with me, and provided comments and criticisms, including four referees for OUP, whose reports led to many changes and improvements.
@jkandiyali.bsky.socialJust published! My book, Flourishing Together: Karl Marx’s Vision of the Good Society, is now available via Oxford Academic Online:
In a happy coincidence the print version is due out on Marx’s birthday, May 5th.
academic.oup.comFlourishing Together: Karl Marx’s Vision of the Good SocietyAbstract. This book provides a novel interpretation of Marx’s vision of the good society that places the idea of self-realization in work at its centre. Th
@jkandiyali.bsky.socialMaybe I got it from you! If I recall correctly, Walzer also discusses this passage in Spheres of Justice.
@jkandiyali.bsky.socialI’ve always liked this passage too, but also always struck by the implication that we should appreciate people for their beauty, intelligence, ability, etc.
@jkandiyali.bsky.socialOnly Part One though! Part Two has not been rehabilitated, though people are I think generally aware of its contents.
@wokestudies.bsky.socialReposted by @jkandiyali.bsky.social"pupils from prestigious private schools who went to leading universities were 52 times more likely to reach elite positions in society than those who attended any other schools."
#highered #academicsky #edchat #inequality #Oxbridge #education
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
theguardian.comLeading universities urged to take no more than 10% of students from private schoolsExpanding access to Oxbridge and other leading institutions would boost social mobility, say authors of new book
@jkandiyali.bsky.socialCongratulations! It’s an excellent introduction.