Marxist psychology collection, Volume 10
“The Revisionist Revolution in Vygotsky Studies” examines and critiques Lev Vygotsky’s theory, claiming that much of the discourse surrounding him results from heroic worship, which has led to the formation of “the cult of Vygotsky”. The authors aim to dismantle this cult and address historical and textual inaccuracies related to the “Vygotskian narrative.” According to the authors, this endeavor is provocative and potentially dangerous because it might lead readers to question Vygotsky’s entire theory. They recommend that readers approach the book critically and use it as a foundation to construct their own higher-level conceptual understanding of Vygotsky.
