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Alex Taek-Gwang Lee - Lenin, Unfinished

A century after Lenin’s body was preserved in Moscow’s Red Square, his theoretical and political legacy continues to shape contemporary geopolitics unexpectedly. This article examines the paradoxical nature of Lenin’s preserved corpse as both a scientific achievement and a symbol of revolutionary aspirations, arguing that it is a material metaphor for Leninism’s unfinished project. Through analysis of Lenin’s theoretical innovations particularly his approach to nationalism, state power, and revolutionary consciousness its argument demonstrates how his ideas remain relevant to current political challenges. Special attention is paid to Lenin’s conception of socialist consciousness as an external force and his dialectical approach to technological progress, exemplified in his strategic appropriation of Taylorism. The article engages with theoretical perspectives from Luxemburg, Schmitt, and Guattari to illuminate Lenin’s distinctive contribution to revolutionary theory, particularly his understanding of the complex relationship between centralized organization and mass movements. These insights are particularly relevant for understanding contemporary developments, from Putin’s complicated relationship with Lenin’s legacy to China’s fusion of central control with market efficiency. The article concludes that Lenin’s theoretical framework, while historically bounded, offers crucial insights for conceptualizing resistance to capitalism’s intensifying global logic.

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Alex Taek-Gwang Lee - Lenin, Unfinished

A century after Lenin’s body was preserved in Moscow’s Red Square, his theoretical and political legacy continues to shape contemporary geopolitics unexpectedly. This article examines the paradoxical nature of Lenin’s preserved corpse as both a scientific achievement and a symbol of revolutionary aspirations, arguing that it is a material metaphor for Leninism’s unfinished project. Through analysis of Lenin’s theoretical innovations particularly his approach to nationalism, state power, and revolutionary consciousness its argument demonstrates how his ideas remain relevant to current political challenges. Special attention is paid to Lenin’s conception of socialist consciousness as an external force and his dialectical approach to technological progress, exemplified in his strategic appropriation of Taylorism. The article engages with theoretical perspectives from Luxemburg, Schmitt, and Guattari to illuminate Lenin’s distinctive contribution to revolutionary theory, particularly his understanding of the complex relationship between centralized organization and mass movements. These insights are particularly relevant for understanding contemporary developments, from Putin’s complicated relationship with Lenin’s legacy to China’s fusion of central control with market efficiency. The article concludes that Lenin’s theoretical framework, while historically bounded, offers crucial insights for conceptualizing resistance to capitalism’s intensifying global logic.

https://www.crisiscritique.org/storage/app/media/2025-02-07/alex-taek-gwang-lee.pdf

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