直接面对已经建立的从过去继承而来的东西：如何改变世界

Sigismund Bauman: I firmly believe that my attraction to Communism was not based on abstract theories about production relations, productive forces, or the emancipation of the working class. My interest in Marxs ideas did not stem from philosophy or political economy. Instead, the pivotal factor was my understanding of the present, which combined a romantic and rebellious view of history and the role that young people like me should play.

We were drawn to the concept of a "better world," a utopia characterized by equality and freedom. We felt a sense of solidarity with historical events such as the Paris Commune, the Russian Revolution, and the soldiers of the Spanish Civil War. Marx may have written in the mid-nineteenth century, in a vastly different context from today, but his insights still hold profound significance for my work.

One particular quote of Marx resonates with me: "Men make their own history, but they do not make it at will, not under conditions of their own choosing, but under conditions directly encountered, established, inherited from the past." This perspective continues to guide my understanding of societal change and the challenges we face in creating a more just and equitable world.