Le « Marx l’intempestif » de Daniel Bensaïd
A propos du livre de Daniel Bensaïd, Marx I’intempestij. Grandeurs et misères d’une aventure critique (XIXe-XXe siècles) Fayard, 1995, 415 pages
Philosophique par son objet et par ses ambitions, le livre de Daniel Bensaïd est en fait une invitation provoquante. Le sens brisé dans les disciplines et spécialisations universitaires risque de se perdre définitivement au profit de la pensée instrumentale. Le vieil « esprit », saisi comme une sorte de rassemblement de sens, risque de céder sa place au calculs égoïstes et intéressés de la marchandise. Assez donc de l’enrichissante aliénation du savoir, osons une aventure à la fois critique, esthétique et conceptuel en particulier dans les divers domaines des sciences humaines. Marx peut y servir de guide, à condition que l’on le réveille de ses cauchemars sociaux-démocrates et staliniens. Retour donc à Marx, à cet autre Marx oublié par les orthodoxies en faillite.
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