Asiatic Oriental Despotism and Marxist Thought

Xinyu Lu
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Xinyu Lu: East China Normal University

Chapter Chapter 9 in Neoliberalism or Neocollective Rural China, 2024, pp 221-231 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter delves into the critique of Qin Hui’s interpretation of the “Asiatic mode of production” and “Oriental Despotism,” prevalent among neo-liberal scholars. By examining Marx’s original texts and engaging with contemporary scholars like Perry Anderson, it challenges Qin Hui’s portrayal of these concepts. Anderson’s analysis reveals the Eurocentric origins of the notion of “Oriental Despotism” and highlights its inadequacy in understanding diverse social formations. Furthermore, the chapter explores how Qin Hui’s views echo Western Trotskyist perspectives, ultimately advocating for a broader understanding of historical development beyond Western-centric paradigms.

Keywords: Asiatic mode of production; Oriental despotism; Neo-liberalism; Eurocentrism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-4791-8_9

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