Critically examine the evolution of M.N. Roy’s political thought from Marxist orthodoxy to Radical Humanism, with specific reference to his critique of dogmatic materialism, redefinition of individual freedom, and reorientation of revolutionary praxis.

M.N. Roy (1887–1954), a prominent Indian revolutionary, political thinker, and philosopher, underwent a profound evolution in his political thought, transitioning from an early allegiance to Marxist orthodoxy to the articulation of a distinct philosophical and ethical framework known as Radical Humanism. This intellectual trajectory was neither abrupt nor linear but emerged from his critical engagement … Continue reading Critically examine the evolution of M.N. Roy’s political thought from Marxist orthodoxy to Radical Humanism, with specific reference to his critique of dogmatic materialism, redefinition of individual freedom, and reorientation of revolutionary praxis.