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In Polish Marxism after Luxemburg, Jan Toporowski and leading experts offer a unique and insightful overview of Polish political economic ideas since the early 20th century, building an introduction to some key themes and figurehead political economists.
The book takes an in-depth look at a hitherto unexplored part of the oeuvre of prominent Polish economist and historian of economic thought Tadeusz Kowalik: his thesis that the systemic transformation that took place in Poland in the late 1980s was a de facto "epigonic bourgeois revolution". Since Kowalik actually never extended his argument to support this thesis, the aim of the book is to answer the following question: If some important reflections on the revolutionary character of the Polish transformation scattered throughout Kowalik's works were to be found, would they together constitute a convincing justification for the thesis of the "epigonic bourgeois revolution"?
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This book explores the ideas of Tadeusz Kowalik, demonstrating their continued relevance in the modern world, particularly with regard to his work on capitalism and socialism. Providing insight into his life, economic ideas and political activities, it also examines his engagement with the work of Rosa Luxemburg, Michał Kalecki and Oskar Lange. By highlighting his analysis of contemporary issues, the book establishes a link between his work on political economy and public sector reform, particularly in relation to the health system and pensions. The book also examines Kowalik’s analysis of different economic systems and the structural transformation of twentieth-century economies. It will be of interest to students and researchers of political economy and the history of economic thought.
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