Global Minds: Rebels of Thought

Global Minds: Rebels of Thought Part V of the Global Minds Series In Global Minds: Rebels of Thought, the fifth volume of the acclaimed Global Minds series, readers are invited into the minds of five revolutionary thinkers who reshaped the intellectual landscape of the modern world. From the fiery critique of capitalism by Karl Marx to the linguistic labyrinths of Jacques Derrida, this book traces the radical ideas that continue to challenge, provoke, and inspire. Through vivid narrative and incisive analysis, this volume explores: Karl Marx, the architect of historical materialism and class struggle Antonio Gramsci, the visionary of cultural hegemony and subaltern resistance Pierre Bourdieu, the cartographer of social reproduction and symbolic power Michel Foucault, the analyst of surveillance, biopolitics, and the construction of the self Jacques Derrida, the deconstruct or of meaning, identity, and philosophical certainty Each chapter offers a deep dive into the life, work, and legacy of these intellectual rebels—revealing how their ideas continue to shape debates on power, culture, identity, and justice across disciplines and continents. Whether you're a student of philosophy, a seeker of radical thought, or a curious mind navigating the complexities of the modern world, Global Minds: Rebels of Thought is your passport to the ideas that refuse to conform.