Books by Markar Melkonian
A selection of books exploring political philosophy, history, political economy, and the mortality of our species.
The Wrong Train: Notes on Armenia Since the Counterrevolution
A collection of essays examining Armenia's post-Soviet transformation through history, politics, and social change. Drawing from decades of observation and analysis, the book explores the forces that shaped modern Armenia and the challenges that continue to influence its future.
Սխալ Գնացքը։ Գրառումներ հետհակահեղափոխական Հայաստան մասին
The Wrong Train (Armenian Edition)
This expanded Armenian-language version of The Wrong Train combines political analysis, historical reflection, and first-hand observation, to explore the social and economic transformations that have shaped the Republic of Armenia in the years following independence.
Richard Rorty's Politics
An examination of the political thought of Richard Rorty and its relationship to democracy, liberalism, and contemporary social movements. The book considers the strengths and limitations of Rorty's political philosophy while exploring broader questions about reform, justice, and public life. Far from launching the usual scandalized objections to Rorty’s “thin,” nonessentialist, nonfoundationalist arguments for liberalism, Melkonian argues that his vocabulary is not consistently and persistently “thin” enough—and if it were, he argues, we would arrive at a very different view of liberalism at the end of the American Century.
The Philosophy of Death Reader
A collection of readings and reflections on mortality, meaning, and the human condition. With classics from three great homelands of philosophy—India, the Mediterranean, and China—as well as contemporary philosophy, this volume examines of the most enduring questions surrounding death and the search for meaning in life.
The Philosophy and Common-Sense Reader
An accessible introduction to philosophical thinking through the lens of everyday experience. Designed for students and general readers alike, this volume explores how common sense and philosophical inquiry intersect in the effort to better understand knowledge, society, and human behavior.
Marxism: A Post-Cold War Primer
Written for readers seeking a clear introduction to historical materialism and Marxist philosophy, this book examines the historical foundations of Marxism while addressing contemporary political, economic, and social questions. The work serves as a guide for understanding Marxist theory beyond the Cold War stereotypes that often define public discussion.
