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Challenging Capitalism: Reading Michael Parenti on Marxism

Mar 27, 2021
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Michael Parenti
Exploring Marxism's relevance today, challenging capitalism's impact on society, discussing income inequality, analyzing power dynamics through a Marxist lens, and critiquing systemic issues in capitalism.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Relevance of Marxism in Contemporary Society
02:19 • 17min
3
Preserving Marxist Ideals in Adversity
18:55 • 1min
4
Marxist Analysis of Capitalism and Predictions
20:20 • 21min
5
The Growing Income Inequality Divide
41:32 • 6min
6
The Enduring Relevance of Marxism in Analyzing Society
47:37 • 5min
7
Critique of Addressing Symptoms without Identifying the Root Cause in Capitalism
52:32 • 2min
8
Race, Class, and Capitalism: Interconnected Struggles
54:51 • 5min
9
Analyzing Power Dynamics in Capitalism Through a Marxist Lens
59:51 • 24min