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Pill Pod 115 - Althusser and Structuralist Marxism

Mar 17, 2023
Explore Althusser's unique perspective on Marxism, critiques of traditional theory, and influence on European Marxist community. Delve into materialist lens, symptomatic reading, and over-determination in Marxism. Discuss new Marxist thinkers, value creation, economic determinism critique, and complex causation in Marxism. Conclude with gratitude for a productive conversation and humorous touch, along with AI in audio industry and Chumba Casino advertisements.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Louis Althusser and his Contributions to Marxist Theory
02:27 • 23min
3
Theorist's Materialist Lens and Symptomatic Reading
25:36 • 16min
4
Analysis of Althusser's Views on Language and Cause and Effect, Advertising Techniques, AI in Audio Industry, and Chumba Casino Promotion
41:12 • 2min
5
Exploring Over-Determination in Marxism and Systems Theory
43:07 • 34min
6
Exploring New Marxist Thinkers and Debating Value Creation in Capital
01:16:53 • 2min
7
Critique of Economic Determinism in Marxism by Louis Althusser
01:19:01 • 2min
8
Exploring Complex Causation and Spectacle in Marxism
01:21:23 • 5min
9
Closure of Louis Althusser and Structuralist Marxism topic and Advertisements for AI in Audio Industry and Chumba Casino
01:26:51 • 2min