Reading Marx's Capital (audio)

Class 01 - Introduction

Jun 27, 2008
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ANECDOTE

Harvey's Kapital Journey

  • David Harvey began reading Das Kapital in the turbulent late 1960s, seeking a framework to understand societal unrest.
  • He initially misunderstood the book, realizing comprehension comes with completing it, leading to yearly rereads.
ADVICE

Engage Actively

  • Read Das Kapital actively and critically; engage with the text before each class.
  • Struggle with understanding; develop your own interpretation of Marx's arguments.
INSIGHT

Transcend Disciplines

  • Approach Das Kapital with an open mind; set aside preconceptions about Marx.
  • Read it independent of disciplinary biases to grasp its interdisciplinary richness.
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