A How To Guide to Cosmopolitan Socialism: A Tribute to Michael Brooks

by Matthew McManus

Socialism has always had internationalist ambitions, but what those ambitions should be and how to rethink them in the 21st century remain open questions. Before his tragic passing in 2020, Michael Brooks talked about a new kind of cosmopolitan socialism that would be appropriate for our time. A How To Guide To Cosmopolitan Socialism builds upon Brooks' vision to argue that we need a left which knows no boundaries and recognizes the fundamental moral equality of all individuals on the planet while securing the material conditions for their flourishing. Only such a sweeping vision can successfully combat the forces of reaction and violence confronting us today.

Genres: Politics

152 pages, Paperback

Published October 1, 2023

Reviews

[Jay · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like Matthew McManus he seems like a really nice and insightful guy. I do think he is a little too liberal in certain aspects of his leftism but that’s another conversation for another day. This book is more of a tribute to the late Michael Brooks than a guide to “Cosmopolitan Socialism.” That is not a knock against Matt, this is a great primer on the subject, a great layer built on top of the small foundation that Brooks’ started. I do think it is a must read for leftists whether as an intro to “Cosmopolitan Socialism” or if for nothing else, a nice and kind tribute to the late Michael Brooks. So my fellow cosmopolitan comrades, grab this book, take a sip of your cosmo, and start reading!