Today we talk about Karl Marx and his famous critiques of Capitalism.
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Feb 2025
Ep. 361: Marx on Machines (Part One)
<p>We finish our treatment of <em>Capital</em>, Ch. 1, covering the little bit that Marx says about actual communism (he was wary of utopianism, contra his reputation), and think through a number of related practical problems. We introduce "Fragment on Machines" (1858).</p> <p>Ge ... Show More
48m 23s
Oct 2021
Karl Marx's "Capital" Vol. 1 (Part 4/4)
In this episode, I conclude my presentation of Karl Marx's "Capital" Vol. 1. This episode covers parts 5, 6, 7, 8 and therefore chapters 16-33. If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilos ... Show More
44m 40s
May 2020
Who Was Karl Marx, and What Were His Philosophies?
Karl Marx was one of the most influential (and, ultimately, destructive) thinkers in history. Learn about his life, what he wrote, and why his ideas are still worthwhile in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omn ... Show More
9m 35s
Nov 2024
Ep. 355: Marx on Alienation (Part One)
On three of Karl Marx's Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844, "Estranged Labor," "Private Property and Communism," and "The Power of Money on Bourgeois Society." Featuring guest Lawrence Dallman. What is the plight of the working poor? It's that they are in an unnatural s ... Show More
39m 9s
Dec 2022
Karl Marx, Conspiracy Theorist
In this episode, I address the charge that Karl Marx is a conspiracy theorist. If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy
11m 23s
Feb 2025
Ep. 360: Karl Marx on Economic Value (Part One)
<p>On <em>Capital</em> (1867), Ch. 1, "The Commodity."</p> <p>What makes something we buy or sell valuable? Marx says it's ultimately the labor that goes into it, though there are some wrinkles in formulating this accurately, and the commodities and surrounding marketplace activi ... Show More
48m 22s
