Archive of The Liberal Defence of Murder

How does race relate to class in capitalism? Is it intrinsic and essential to the reproduction of capital, or merely an accidental feature of particular capitals? In this recent essay by Richard Seymour, and originally published on his Patreon, Seymour considers a debate within Marxism on the relationship between class, race and capitalism.

In this recent essay, by Richard Seymour and originally published on his Patreon reflects on Hélène Rytman, the wife of Louis Althusser, and the place of her killing in the reception of Althusser's life and work.

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This essay is excerpted from Sohail Daulatzai's Fifty Years of The Battle of Algiers: Past as Prologue, published by the University of Minnesota Press.