Marx's Theory of Historical Materialism - Lecture 11
Offered By: Yale University via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore Marx's theory of historical materialism in this 49-minute lecture from Yale University's "Foundations of Modern Social Thought" course. Examine the transition from young Marx's emphasis on change and action to mature Marx's focus on positivist science and determinism. Delve into Marx's "Theses on Feuerbach" to discuss various theories of truth, including where it resides and how we access it. Analyze Marx's historical materialist claims, such as how life determines consciousness and the ruling class shapes societal ideas. Cover key concepts like dialectics, modes of production, division of labor, and the sociology of knowledge. Gain a comprehensive understanding of Marx's materialist view of history and its impact on social thought.
Syllabus
- Chapter 1. Dialectics
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- Chapter 2. Revisiting Two Key Theses on Feuerbach
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- Chapter 3. "The German Ideology": Major Themes
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- Chapter 4. The Materialist View of History
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- Chapter 5. Theory of Modes of Production
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- Chapter 6. Forces/Relations of Production and Division of Labor
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- Chapter 7. Human History: Subsequent Modes of Production
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- Chapter 8. Sociology of Knowledge
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