Abstract
<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>This book provides a novel interpretation of Marx’s vision of the good society that places the idea of self-realization in work at its centre. The core idea is that people realize themselves through exercising and developing their powers in ways that provide others with the goods and services they need to pursue their flourishing. Understood this way, Marx’s vision of the good society can withstand many of the criticisms traditionally directed against it and offers an attractive alternative to liberal egalitarian theories of justice. The book demonstrates Marx’s relevance for several contemporary issues and debates, including the role of work in the good life, the desirability of universal basic income, and the problems inherent in the idea of a post-work society.</jats:p>