What's Left of Philosophy 78 | Perry Anderson's Considerations on Western Marxism
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Dec 5, 2023 The hosts discuss the influence of Perry Anderson and his book 'Considerations on Western Marxism'. They explore the emergence of Western Marxism and the shift from economics to philosophy. They also discuss the connection between political organizations and Marxist themes, the shift to practical concerns in Marxism, the narrowing of academic philosophy, and the decline of mass politics in Western Marxism.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Emergence of Western Marxism and the Shift to Philosophy
02:40 • 5min
The Connection Between Affiliation with Political Organizations and Marxist Themes
07:30 • 34min
Exploring the Shift in Focus from Philosophy to Practical Concerns in Marxism
41:04 • 2min
The Narrowing of Academic Philosophy and the Abandonment of Totality
42:36 • 10min
Reflections on the Decline of Mass Politics and Theory-Practice Relationship in Western Marxism
52:24 • 6min