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It is time at last to turn to an evaluation of Marx’ criticism of the will theory of law as exemplified by Savigny, Hegel, and Locke. Given Marx’ extensive criticism of Hegel and of social contract theory, it is, of course, impossible to address every argument which Marx raised. Therefore, as a foundation, this chapter will consider the accuracy of Marx’ descriptions of the will theories, including the accuracy of his attribution of certain consequences to these theories. In later sections, Marx’ attempt to develop a third alternative to Savigny and Hegel and the apparent genetic fallacy in Marx’ rejection of these philosophers will be discussed.
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Kline, D.C. (1987). An Examination of the Accuracy of Marx’ Description of the Will Theory. In: Dominion and Wealth. Sovietica, vol 49. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3877-9_2
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