What's Left of Philosophy 79 | What Could It Mean to Say, “Capitalism Causes Sexism and Racism”? with Professor Vanessa Wills
Dec 18, 2023
Professor Vanessa Wills discusses how capitalism is intertwined with sexism and racism, emphasizing the importance of understanding capitalism's role in shaping these forms of discrimination. The conversation explores Marxism's analysis of labor as the key to scientific knowledge, Marx's perspective on integrating individuals with the external world, the relationship between philosophy and practice, and how capitalism perpetuates sexism and racism. The potential of socialist transformation to address social oppression within a capitalist system is also explored.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Relationship Between Capitalism, Sexism, and Racism
03:12 • 25min
Labor as the Key to Scientific Knowledge
28:29 • 8min
Integration of Individuals with the External World: Marx's Perspective
36:29 • 5min
Philosophy, Practice, and the Role of Ideas
41:39 • 8min
The Influence of Capitalism on Sexism and Racism
50:01 • 11min
The Potential of Socialist Transformation
01:01:13 • 4min