Marxist-Humanist Initiative

A New Beginning for Marxist-Humanism, A New Organization for a Time of Crisis We are not a political party. We have no interests separate and apart from theirs.

WHO WE ARE

Marxist-Humanist Initiative (MHI) aims to contribute to the transformation of this capitalist world by projecting, developing, and concretizing the philosophy of Karl Marx (1818-1883) and its further development in the Marxist-Humanism articulated by Raya Dunayevskaya (1910-1987). The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and today’s many other social, political and economic crises, make this a m

oment to engage people in discussion of these ideas. In the US, we are faced with the threat of Trumpism triumphing in all-out authoritarianism, extinguishing our right to carry on these discussions. Yet at the same moment, the multiracial Movement for Black Lives has spread to every corner of the country and the world, launching a flood of activism and new ideas that deepen the concept of freedom. MHI is dedicated to the task of proving theoretically that an alternative to capitalism is possible. We are distinguished by our economic analyses, in which we do not merely assert, but demonstrate, that the only opposite to the current world economic system is its abolition and replacement with one not based on the production of “value.” Because capitalism cannot be fundamentally reformed, attempts to reform it lead to an intensification of state-capitalism, not to socialism. Nor are we trying to lead the masses, who will form their own organizations, and whose emancipation must be their own act. But we have seen that spontaneous actions alone are insufficient to usher in a new society. We seek a new unity of philosophy and organization in which mass movements striving for freedom lay hold of Marx’s philosophy of revolution and recreate society on its basis. Our ideas and actions, as well as our structure and rules, are guided by the interests of working people and freedom movements of people of color, LGBTQ people, other minorities, women, youth, and all those around the world who are struggling for self-determination in order to freely develop their own human natures. To this end, we open our website to the widest possible dialogue with people around the world. We intend to practice, as well as espouse, a two-way road between our organization and people outside it as essential to developing a single dialectic in the relationship of theory to practice—and as the way to assure the survival of Marxist-Humanism. We invite all to join us in this discussion and initiative. https://www.marxisthumanistinitiative.org/

11/22/2023

Radio Free Humanity Ep. 104: “‘From Each According to Their Ability, to Each According to Their Needs’—Part 2.” More of everything you always wanted to know about the principle. Current-events segment: the US autoworkers’ strike (w/Gabriel Donnelly).

Video: Online Class Series on Grossman’s Breakdown Model and Theory – Marxist-Humanist Initiative

10/15/2023

Video: Online Class Series on Grossman’s Breakdown Model and Theory.” Contains embedded videos of the two class sessions that Andrew Kliman led, written discussants’ comments, study questions, topic outlines, and more.

Video: Online Class Series on Grossman’s Breakdown Model and Theory – Marxist-Humanist Initiative Video: Online Class Series on Grossman’s Breakdown Model and Theory October 11, 2023 by MHI Economics by MHI The two-part, online class series on Henryk Grossman’s breakdown model and theory of capitalist breakdown, which Marxist-Humanist Initiative sponsored and Andrew Kliman led, was com...

Episode 100: ChatRFH—Special 100th-Episode Zoom Chat! – Marxist-Humanist Initiative

09/15/2023

Radio Free Humanity Ep. 100: “ChatRFH—Special 100th-Episode Zoom Chat!” Two-hour chat between participants and co-hosts on a wide range of political and philosophical topics. Anne Jaclard hosts. Watch the video or listen to the audio

Episode 100: ChatRFH—Special 100th-Episode Zoom Chat! – Marxist-Humanist Initiative Episode 100: ChatRFH—Special 100th-Episode Zoom Chat! Episode 100: ChatRFH—Special 100th-Episode Zoom Chat! Radio Free Humanity celebrates its 100th episode with a two-hour Zoom chat between participants and the co-hosts. Anne Jaclard, organizational secretary of Marxist-Humanist Initiative, wel...

ChatRFH: Special 100th Episode of Radio Free Humanity – Marxist-Humanist Initiative

09/10/2023

This Sunday (Sept. 10)--ChatRFH: Special 100th Episode of Radio Free Humanity, 1-3 pm EDT, on Zoom. To join the chat, see login info at

ChatRFH: Special 100th Episode of Radio Free Humanity – Marxist-Humanist Initiative ChatRFH: Special 100th Episode of Radio Free Humanity August 4, 2023 by MHI Featured A/V, Philosophy/Organization by MHI Radio Free Humanity, the Marxist-Humanist podcast series sponsored by Marxist-Humanist Initiative and co-hosted by Brendan Cooney and Andrew Kliman, first went on air on Sep...

08/29/2023

ChatRFH: Special 100th Episode of Radio Free Humanity, Sunday, Sept. 10, 1–3 pm EDT. Will be streamed live and feature dialogue between co-hosts & audience via the “chat.” Participation open to all. Details at

Episode 99: Right-wing Environmentalism—Interview with Peter Staudenmaier – Marxist-Humanist Initiative

08/20/2023

Radio Free Humanity Ep. 99: “Right-wing Environmentalism—Interview with Peter Staudenmaier.” On what it is, its history, and its continuing presence. Current-events segment: David Brooks revives myth that “economic distress” explains Trump’s support.

Episode 99: Right-wing Environmentalism—Interview with Peter Staudenmaier – Marxist-Humanist Initiative Episode 99: Right-wing Environmentalism—Interview with Peter Staudenmaier Episode 99: Right-wing Environmentalism—Interview with Peter Staudenmaier Brendan and Andrew welcome Peter Staudenmaier, a professor of history at Marquette University and author of Ecology Contested: Environmental Politic...

08/09/2023

Blurb: ChatRFH: Special 100th Episode of Radio Free Humanity, Sunday, Sept. 10, 1–3 pm EDT. Will be streamed live and feature dialogue between co-hosts & audience via the “chat.” Participation open to all. Details at

07/16/2023

“Brill Opens Investigation into Call for Retraction: A Statement by Marxist-Humanist Initiative (MHI).” Investigating _Historical Materialism’s_ possible publication of “unreliable content” affirms crucial principles of truth-seeking and scholarship. https://bit.ly/3pJEJAK

Episode 96: Philosophy and the Transformation of Reality: Marx vs. Hegel and Feuerbach – Marxist-Humanist Initiative

07/01/2023

Radio Free Humanity Ep. 96: “Philosophy and the Transformation of Reality: Marx vs. Hegel and Feuerbach.” Brendan interviews Andrew about his new article. Current-event segment: Crazy like on Fox: Why is Trump blabbing about stealing gov’t documents.

Episode 96: Philosophy and the Transformation of Reality: Marx vs. Hegel and Feuerbach – Marxist-Humanist Initiative Episode 96: Philosophy and the Transformation of Reality: Marx vs. Hegel and Feuerbach Episode 96:Philosophy and the Transformation of Reality: Marx vs. Hegel and Feuerbach Brendan interviews Andrew about his new article, “Transforming Reality, Not Only Thought: Marx’s Critique of Hegel’s Dial...

Transforming Reality, Not Only Thought: Marx’s Critique of Hegel’s Dialectic and of Feuerbach’s Materialism – Marxist-Humanist Initiative

06/29/2023

“Transforming Reality, Not Only Thought: Marx’s Critique of Hegel’s Dialectic *and* of Feuerbach’s Materialism.” Andrew Kliman argues that Marx’s philosophy of human activity breaks with Hegel and Feuerbach but embraces the Hegelian dialectic itself.

Transforming Reality, Not Only Thought: Marx’s Critique of Hegel’s Dialectic and of Feuerbach’s Materialism – Marxist-Humanist Initiative Transforming Reality, Not Only Thought: Marx’s Critique of Hegel’s Dialectic and of Feuerbach’s Materialism June 28, 2023 by MHI Philosophy/Organization by Andrew Kliman We see here how thorough-going Naturalism, or Humanism, distinguishes itself both from Idealism and Materialism, and i...

Andrew Kliman: Open Letter on Brill’s Rejection of Request for Retraction – Marxist-Humanist Initiative

06/21/2023

“Andrew Kliman: Open Letter on Brill’s Rejection of Retraction Request.” Stressing that retraction cases should be decided on the basis of evidence, Kliman responds to publisher’s rejection of request for retraction of Historical Materialism paper.

Andrew Kliman: Open Letter on Brill’s Rejection of Request for Retraction – Marxist-Humanist Initiative Andrew Kliman: Open Letter on Brill’s Rejection of Request for Retraction June 20, 2023 by MHI Philosophy/Organization by Andrew Kliman Dear Jason Prevost, I am writing about your response of April 12, on behalf of Brill, to my request that Brill and Historical Materialism, one of the journa...

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