Major Works:
* "The Philosophy of Praxis: From Marx to Sartre" (1957): This book, which was later expanded into a three-volume set, explores the philosophical foundations of Marxist theory and its development through the works of Marx, Engels, Lenin, Trotsky, and Sartre. It emphasizes the centrality of human praxis (practical activity) in shaping consciousness and history.
* "Rosa Luxemburg, Women's Liberation, and Marx's Philosophy of Revolution" (1982): This book examines the life and work of Rosa Luxemburg, a prominent Marxist theorist and revolutionary, focusing on her contributions to women's liberation and the development of Marxist theory.
* "Marx's "Capital": A Reconstruction" (1991): This book presents a reinterpretation of Karl Marx's "Capital," emphasizing the role of alienation and the concept of "total social capital."
* "The Power of Negativity: A Study of Marx's 'The German Ideology'" (1982): This work delves into the philosophical foundations of Marxism, particularly the concept of negativity as a driving force in history and human development.
* "The State of Nature: A Study of Marx's 'Capital'" (1990): This book explores Marx's theory of the state of nature and its relationship to capitalism, arguing that the state arises as a tool to maintain capitalist relations of production.
* "The First Two Decades of the Communist Manifesto" (1974): This book examines the impact and influence of Marx and Engels's "Communist Manifesto" in the first two decades of its publication.
Other Important Works:
* "The American Marxist" (1958)
* "The State and Revolution: A Critical Evaluation" (1982)
* "The New Humanism and the Reconstruction of Marxism" (1990)
* "Raya Dunayevskaya: A Marxist Philosopher" (2010)
Dunayevskaya's work was marked by her commitment to Marxist theory, her emphasis on human agency and historical change, and her critical analysis of capitalism. She was a leading figure in the development of "Marxist-Humanism," a philosophical movement that emphasized the human potential for self-realization and freedom.