Clearing and Surpassing (Rereading the Meaning, Basis, and Methods of Marx's Texts)

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Features: This book provides an academic foundation and methodological reflection on the study of Marx's texts in the context of contemporary circumstances. The author utilizes an extensive range of documentary materials to organize and trace the preservation and circulation of Marx's manuscripts, notes, and personal libraries. From the perspective of "bibliography," the author statistically compiles Marx's writings and letters throughout his life. Subsequently, he selects 53 significant works that can represent the characteristics, connotations, and developmental trajectory of Marx's thought, examining their writing and publication contexts. Additionally, the book analyzes the omissions in "standard edition" research, gaps in classic studies, several types of Marx text research, and the new research trends and current status in Western Marx studies, as well as the recent Western Marx research discourse on "Marx after Marxism."
Building on this foundation, the book focuses on the central question of "What kind of research is Marx studies?" It reflects on, considers, and analyzes historical and contemporary relevance, academic and ideological significance, authenticity and subjectivity, universality and individuality, as well as the relationship between "textual research," "comparative research," and "real-world research." This includes the premises, attitudes, and logic of comparison, ultimately forming the author's understanding of the "contemporary approach to Marx textual research."