Grundrisse discussion group

[Kadir Ateş]

I am a bit surprised to really see no discussion of the Grundrisse in the English language forums. I'm re-reading this amazing text and still of course am encountering my own difficulties. Would be great to perhaps start a group, but have been unsuccessful in doing so. If anybody else is interested, let me know.

[Commie73]

Great idea to try and find people to discuss the grundrisse. Im trying to find people in my local area, around the univerity to read it with, but i would totally beup for discussing it online.

[VukBZ2005]

I'm willing to discuss it with you, although, I would need to know the details about the discussion first.

[Q]

Grundrisse has been on my todo list for quite some time now. However, I'm already committed to many other readings and two other studygroups, so I'm afraid I can't participate myself. That said, it ought to be on everyone's reading list and would collective raise our level of understanding.

[Zanthorus]

I've been planning to order myself a copy online. I'll be willing to participate if you don't mind waiting a couple of weeks (I am definitely not reading a thousand pages worth of Marx's rough notes on a computer screen). Or you could start without me and I could probably catch up quite easily.

[TheGodlessUtopian]

I think this is a good idea.Currently I'm actually reading my way through Das Kapital and don't have a copy of Grundrisse, but I am planning to order one relatively soon.As with Zanthorus I could catch up pretty quickly.

[Kadir Ateş]

It is great to hear that so many are up for reading it and forming an online group. Here's how I think we can do this (please answer each question)

1. Which copy or edition is everyone buying? I have the Penguin classics/Nicolaus translation.
2. How about we start July 1st? Would that be enough time?
3. How do you create a group? Could someone get on that? Would appreciate it.

[Leftie]

It is great to hear that so many are up for reading it and forming an online group. Here's how I think we can do this (please answer each question)

1. Which copy or edition is everyone buying? I have the Penguin classics/Nicolaus translation.
2. How about we start July 1st? Would that be enough time?
3. How do you create a group? Could someone get on that? Would appreciate it.

I think the translations will be more or less the same so it shouldn't matter too much.
July 1st sounds great for me.
You create a group by going on the groups page and clicking 'create group'.

[Zanthorus]

1. Which copy or edition is everyone buying? I have the Penguin classics/Nicolaus translation.
2. How about we start July 1st? Would that be enough time?
3. How do you create a group? Could someone get on that? Would appreciate it.

1. I'm not sure yet, I'd planned to look around and read a few reviews before commiting myself to buying any specific edition.
2. That would be fine for me.
EDIT: I see you've already worked out problem three :)

[Kadir Ateş]

Great, just did it. Search for "Grundrisse" in the groups.

[VukBZ2005]

It seems that I'll have enough free time to discuss this with you, Kadir, although, I'm not sure. Nonetheless, I'd like to join your group.

[Rooster]

The Grundrisse is actually a good book to just read certain sections. I have the 1939 Pelican edition. Which is, I think, the same one as the mentioned.

[S.Artesian]

1. I'm not sure yet, I'd planned to look around and read a few reviews before commiting myself to buying any specific edition.
2. That would be fine for me.
EDIT: I see you've already worked out problem three :)


Think you can download a pdf version from the Marxist Internet Archive.

[svenne]

Think you can download a pdf version from the Marxist Internet Archive.

Indeed you can: http://marxists.org/archive/marx/works/download/Marx_Grundrisse.pdf

I've asked in the Grundrisse group for help on what pages we're supposed to read, so it shouldn't be a problem, as soon as somebody answers.

[Nikolay]

I'm probably a bit late... but I'd be willing to join the study group as soon as I get my hands on Grundrisse.

[Zanthorus]

I'm probably a bit late... but I'd be willing to join the study group as soon as I get my hands on Grundrisse.

We still have about four days before beggining discussion, and as pointed out previously you can read the Grundrisse online until you get a physical copy.

[Nikolay]

We still have about four days before beggining discussion, and as pointed out previously you can read the Grundrisse online until you get a physical copy.

I'll most likely have the physical copy by July 7th (at the latest, depends if Canada Post can send it on time.. :/). But yes, I'll use the pdf version on MIA.