Raymond Geuss Lectures on Marxism & Nietzsche Marxism 1/8 - Lecture by Prof. Raymond Geuss
Aug 27, 2023
Dive into an exploration of Marxism through five distinct methodologies, revealing its complexity and historical roots. The discussion highlights the interplay between language, thought, and social relationships, presenting a challenge to individualistic perspectives. Insights from Hegel and Marx enrich the conversation, emphasizing how social context shapes our identities and cognitive frameworks. The lecture brilliantly intertwines philosophical philosophy with real-world implications, offering a fresh lens on familiar concepts.
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Marxism as Intellectual Biography
- Marxism can be studied as the evolving, sometimes contradictory, intellectual biography of Marx himself.
- Understanding Marx's historical context helps reveal his changing ideas and internal tensions.
Rational Reconstruction of Marx
- Rational reconstruction takes Marx's most plausible ideas and builds a coherent system around them.
- This approach often imposes external criteria and may attribute views Marx never explicitly held.
Marxism as Evolving Tradition
- Marxism can be understood as an ongoing tradition evolving after Marx, not just his original ideas.
- Studying contemporary Marxism involves analyzing its development and intellectual progress beyond Marx.
