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Let's build a go-to list of leftist books everyone should know about. Contribute one book per comment so the most popular titles are easy to spot.

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  1. Single option per comment — mention only one book so voting stays clear.
  2. No duplicates — check existing comments before posting.
  3. Upvote what you love — boost the books that deserve wider readership.

What’s your pick?

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[–] 0__0@hexbear.net 7 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

Principles of Philosophy by Georges Politzer

Probably the best book on theory I've ever read. Concise, short and an easy read. Explains everything about both the progression of Marxist philosophy and its opponents. Also made the strongest possible affirmation of my newfound atheism.

[–] Cowbee@hexbear.net 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

An excellent choice, I managed to find a print copy. Comrade's Library also has epubs for it here.

[–] 0__0@hexbear.net 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Shit, without your reading list, I'm not sure If I would have ever discovered it, let alone read it! stalin-heart

[–] Cowbee@hexbear.net 1 points 3 weeks ago

Aww, thanks, comrade! I found it off of Crit's absolute beginner reading list and loved it, so that's why I put it in!

[–] StillNoLeftLeft@hexbear.net 2 points 2 weeks ago

Spent the day today reading this and it legitimately changed my world and clarified so many aspects I've been struggling with that I want to thank you for posting this! This is the one to read. cat-com