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#1018 Brian Leiter & Jaime Edwards: The Life and Ideas of Marx

The Dissenter

CHAPTER

Marx's Legacy and Historical Materialism

This chapter explores the philosophical journey of a lesser-known thinker whose writings on economics, politics, and social theory were significantly influenced by Hegel and socialist movements. It critically examines Marx's concepts of historical materialism and class conflict, illustrating how these ideas explain societal changes from feudalism to capitalism. The discussion also highlights the tensions between different social classes and the role of ownership in shaping their motivations and interactions within the economic system.

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