“O direito à preguiça” de Paul Lafargue: uma crítica marxista

Abstract

This article presents a critique of the pamphlet “The Right to Laziness”, written by Paul Lafargue in 1880. Therefore, the same theoretical and political referential aspects of Lafargue, that is, the historical material and revolutionary socialism. However, extras, on central themes addressed by him, different conclusions and, at the limit, identified antagonisms expressed in his Pamphlet. An analysis of the work in question was carried out in its history, history and politics and, for consideration, considering the social contradictions of the historical quarter in which it is located. The importance of the Lafargue text goes far beyond the period in which it was published, becoming one of the most read pamphlets and movements of the socialist movement to this day. It turns out that this booklet has transcended socialist media and has become a reference for authors of various theoretical and political texts, who discuss issues of work progress and work progress. In the research we have undertaken so far on this text, no critical mentions have been found that are similar to using this article. For these and other fundamental reasons, justify a critical approach to classical text in contemporary times.