The Fourth International
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Leon Trotsky’s “In Defence of Marxism” is a critical examination of revolutionary methods amidst inner-party disputes within the Socialist Workers Party. Written in 1939-40, it emphasizes dialectical materialism, party strategy, and class analysis, providing a framework for defending the USSR while contesting Stalinism. The book’s insights on party democracy and polemic reinforce its relevance for…
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The Fourth International, founded in 1938 by Trotskyists, aimed to unite Marxists for global revolution against Stalin’s Comintern. Despite its revolutionary ambitions, it faltered due to adverse conditions post-World War II, internal divisions, and repression. Its legacy persists today in various Trotskyist groups, still advocating international socialism.
Letters from Tomis 