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Ernst Bloch's Utopian Marxism: A New Hope with Jon Greenaway
Apr 30, 2024
Jon Greenaway, an expert in Ernst Bloch's philosophy, discusses the philosopher's revolutionary ideas on utopia, historical agency, and dialectics. The conversation explores Bloch's rejection of pessimism, his reinterpretation of romanticism, and the role of desire in shaping a better future. Greenaway navigates Bloch's complex philosophy, offering a primer for a philosophical renewal towards a better world.
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- Utopia is a collective agency for shaping a better future through historical and collective action.
- Ernst Bloch's philosophy of hope stems from a life marked by historical events like the Russian Revolution, emphasizing philosophical foundations for political action.
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The Notion of Utopia as a Collective Agency for a Better Future
Utopia is discussed not merely as a vague optimism but as a collective agency to create a better future. The idea that better things won't happen on their own but require historical and collective action is emphasized.
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