The ailment involves no danger, and after it the organism even becomes more robust op. Here are some links and videos about specifically libertarian varieties of socialism and communism that i think would be useful for you to learn from. Otto ruhle, the struggle against fascism begins with the struggle against bolshevism. This site aims at the publication of a maximum of texts on the history of the communist left, attacked by lenin as extremist in an infantile disorder. Lenin attacking assorted critics of the bolsheviks who claimed positions to their left. T he german lefts consider that, as far as they are concerned, the reply to this question is an unqualified negative. That was always lenins way and in leftwing communism we have a. The german lefts consider that, as far as they are concerned, the reply to this question is an unqualified neg ative. Leftwing communism, an infantile disorder is a work by v. But, in 1920, in almost all left wing parties of europe and america this disease was spreading. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. Reading guide 1 leftwing communism an infantile disorder. He accuses his chosen enemies of infantilism and antiparental vengeance, echoing the authoritarianism of lenin leftwing communism, an infantile disorder and freud, respectively.
The ailment involves no danger, and after it the organism even becomes more robust. In part, that was because we wanted to avoid the topics that make regular appearances on academic syllabuses for that reason, the frankfurt school was cut, as well as topics that are overly technical. Comrade bordiga and his faction of abstentionist communists comunista astensionista are certainly wrong in advocating nonparticipation in parliament. But on one point, it seems to me, comrade bordiga is rightas far as can be judged from two issues of his paper, il soviet nos. Left communism, or the communist left, is a position held by the left wing of communism, which criticises the political ideas and practices espoused by marxistleninists and social democrats. The notes at the end of the book are based on those given in the english edition and in the chinese edition published by the peoples. An infantile disorder party for socialism and liberation 2 4.
From leftwing communisman infantile disorder vi should revolutionaries work in reactionary trade unions. Leftwing communism, an infantile disorder international. The journal published theoretical articles and documents of the comintern. Bourrinet the dutch and german communist left 190068 neither lenin nor trotsky nor stalin. Left wing communism an infantile disorder socialist alternative. He refers to the trade unions under capitalism as reactionary because he was writing in a revolutionary period in which socialist as well as capitalist oriented trade. An infantile disorder lwc, published in april 1920, is far more significant than we realise. While the directive was crucial, perhaps more important was the kind of argument used to support it a strange kind of argument, new to the british movement, and indicative of the kind of reasoning that was to undermine the communist movement in britain. The membership varied greatly both before and after the october.
In the following pages i have tried to make a plain and easily understandable outline of the origin, history, and meaning of bolshevism. Lenins left wing communism, an infantile disorder is a reprint of the text given in v. I have had too little opportunity to acquaint myself with left wing communism in italy. Communism communist international communist party compromise congress constituent assembly correct countries democratic dictatorship elections experience fundamental geois geoisie german lefts hendersons and snowdens historical illegal imperialist inevitably italian socialist party karl kautsky. But, in 1920, in almost all leftwing parties of europe and america this disease was spreading. Aug 11, 2016 leftwing communism, an infantile disorder is one of comrade lenins finest works. We dont create a valuebased hierarchie between the different currents of this communist left italian left, called bordigist, and german and dutch left kapd, gic. One of the most difficult questions facing any socialist movement is its relation to the trade unions. Lenins leftwing communism, an infantile disorder is a reprint of the text given in v. The german communists are communists because through all the intermediate stations and compromises, created not by them, but by the course of historical development, they clearly perceive and constantly pursue the final aim, viz. Ive taken some liberties in making this list that an actual leftcom might not like.
Software sites tucows software library shareware cdroms software capsules compilation cdrom images zx spectrum doom level cd. The struggle against which enemies within the workingclass movement helped bolshevism develop, gain strength and become steeled 7. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. During the first months after the conquest of political power by the proletariat in russia october 25 november 7, 1917 it might have appeared that the tremendous difference between backward russia and the advanced countries of western europe would cause the proletarian revolution in these latter countries to have very little resemblance to ours. Lenin, selected works, english edition, foreign languages publishing house, moscow, 1952, vol. Technophilia, an infantile disorder the anarchist library. Why were the left bolsheviks expelled from the party in 1908.
There is therefore nothing surprising, new, or terrible in the infantile disorder of leftwing communism among the germans. It came out on june 810 in russian and in july was published in german, english and french. Pdf leftwing communism, an infantile disorder condemnation. Lenin, who, after so formidable struggles against fierce enemies of his and other countries, has the double responsibility of both the russian state and the world movement, and who is sure that if mistakes will be made which is not avoidable it will never be a matter of repudiating the soviet. To download any of the cu courses in pdf files please click here. Leftwing communism, an infantile disorder paperback september 10, 1985 by v. Let us see how accurate he was from our point of view some 93 years later. Leftwing communism in britain 1917 21an infantile disorder. Left communism reading guide these texts are of andor on or otherwise relating to various traditions dutchgerman councilist, italian bordigist known as the historical communist left. Key to the alleged authorisation to compromises of lenin.
Apr 22, 2009 he accuses his chosen enemies of infantilism and antiparental vengeance, echoing the authoritarianism of lenin leftwing communism, an infantile disorder and freud, respectively. There is therefore nothing surprising, new, or terrible in the infantile disorder. In the same book, left wing communism, an infantile disorder, lenin elaborated on the relationship between the leaders, the party, the class, the masses, and party discipline, and criticized the wrong views of the left communists on these questions. Horner in a particularly solid and particularly stupid manner against reactionary and counterrevolutionary trade unions are sufficient proof that it is unnecessary and even. In the last chapter, the tenth, of his 1920 book, left wing communism.
We dont create a valuebased hierarchie between the different currents of this communist left italian left, called bordigist, and. Most of these critics were proponents of ideologies later described as left communism. This is an essential read for anyone who is interested in the successful tactics and strategy of lenin and the bolsheviks or for anyone who is aspiring to better the lives of working people in current times. Publication date 1921 publisher marxian educationalsociety. Lenins leftwing communism, an infantile disorder is a reprint of the text. In their opinion, declamations and angry outcries such as uttered by k. Left communists assert positions which they regard as more authentically marxist than the views of marxismleninism espoused by the communist international after its bolshevization by joseph stalin. Leftwing communism, an infantile disorder redaction, 1920, lenin. Modern day trade unionism is an integral part of the capitalist system. An infantile disorder, criticized the communist parties of western europe that refused to cooperate with what he called the reactionary labor. The notes at the end of the book are based on those given in the english edition and in the chinese. I have attempted to provide the average american reader with a fair and reliable statement of the philosophy, program, and policies of the russian bolsheviki.
Leftwing communism, an infantile disorder condemnation of. Kodi archive and support file vintage software community software apk msdos cdrom software cdrom software library. Leftwing communism, an infantile disorder condemnation. Leftwing communism, an infantile disorder vladimir i.
I have attempted to provide the average american reader with a fair and reliable statement of the philosophy, program, and. The above is to introduce the original readingtext. Leftwing communism, an infantile disorder condemnation of the renegades to come introduction introduction the present text, published here for the first time in the english language, is the translation of a party work which appeared in our press in the years 196061, and was later published as a pamphlet in italian and french. Leftwing communism, an infantile disorder from marx to mao. Vladimir ilich lenin 18701924 was the founder of the russian communist party bolsheviks, inspirer and leader of bolshevik revolution 1917, and the architect, builder, and first head 191724 of the soviet state. As recently as 1933 there was not a single country outside russia where the communists counted as a political force. Left communists assert positions which they regard as more authentically marxist than the views of marxismleninism espoused by the communist. The dutch and german communist left 190068 neither. The founding congress of the comintern adopted documents that noted that the. Lessons and conclusions from lenins leftwing communism. The present volume provides the most substantial history to date of this tendency in the twentiethcentury communist movement.