Study or Reading Group

[caesarscook]

I know that we have tried this in the past without much success, but I have noticed several comrades that have just joined that are beginning their exploration of Marxist theory.  It might be worth reading and discussing some basics articles.  Perhaps, Phil Mitchenson's introduction to the Marxist perspective on the state?  Or Mick Brooks's introduction to historical materialism?  Or if comrades feel those are too basic, we could do Alan's recent articles on the state, which are something that all comrades should read IMO, as they have a lot of great advise on how to present the question in our work.

Anyway, just a thought.  What do others think?

[kosta]

that sounds good

[caesarscook]

that sounds good

How about this: http://www.marxist.com/marxism-state-apparatus-army-police1994.htm

Does anyone who has tried this in the past have any advice for how best to make a study group work on the board?

[kosta]

thanks

[Dimitri]

Cool. Actually I just read Lenin's analysis on the state in his book "State and Revolution", but yeah I m in.

[kosta]

what should we read.

[caesarscook]

Cool. Actually I just read Lenin's analysis on the state in his book "State and Revolution", but yeah I m in.

State and Rev is my favorite book!  The only reason I didn't raise it is that I thought it might be good to start with something more short and basic. 

what should we read.

What do others think?  I only suggested the Mitchenson article because it's short and easy.  But we could do something else.  I'm open to suggestions.

[Dimitri]

Let's just go with Mitchenson's article for a start.
I will make this study group aware to some of our newer comrades in Montreal although I prefer study groups in real life I think this will be a good learning experience.

[caesarscook]

Alright, let's read this:  http://www.marxist.com/marxism-state-apparatus-army-police1994.htm

I'd say, unless anyone has any objections, those that want to should read the article and reply with our thoughts in the next couple days.  Does sound like a good way to go forward?

[Homdouangchay]

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