Zombies of Marx
Where does the obsession with D.E.I. (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) stem from? Why do the media vilify liberal democracy, amplifying cries that "never in human history have violence, inequality, exclusion, famine, and economic oppression affected so many people"? Uncover how Social Justice emerged as the lifeline for a dwindling clan of intellectuals, journalists, and academics—and learn how to protect yourself from its pervasive irrationality. Step into a provocative journey through the tangled legacies of Marxism, postmodernism, and the rise of deconstructionist thought. In Zombies of Marx: The Return of Practical Reason, Davide Smith Borrelli takes a bold stance, exposing the philosophical and cultural shifts that transformed a revolutionary ideal into an "army of walking dead" intellectuals preaching irrationalism. This book challenges the self-assigned moral authority of academia and its descent into a culture of hysteria, identity politics, and pseudo-scientific dogmas. With biting wit and unwavering honesty, Borrelli critiques the spread of "deconstructed Social Justice," a movement that he argues has replaced rigorous inquiry with moralistic fanfare and nostalgic fantasies of a lost utopia. Drawing on insights from Derrida’s Spectres of Marx, Marxist theory, and the legacy of Enlightenment rationalism, Borrelli traces the genealogy of today's intellectual activism. From the collapse of Soviet communism to the rise of ethical fanaticism in the West, he examines how academia’s obsession with power and authority has polarized public debate and eroded the value of individual freedom. Both a polemical critique and a call to action, Zombies of Marx invites readers to rethink the role of intellectuals in society and rediscover the true purpose of knowledge: not to manipulate, but to illuminate. For those unafraid to question dogmas—be they Marxist, postmodern, or otherwise—this book is a fearless exploration of the conflicts shaping the modern world. Dare to challenge the walking dead of ideas.