Reading Marx's Capital (audio)

Class 08 - Chapter 15

Aug 6, 2008

Professor David Harvey discusses Marx's theories on capitalism, crisis, and societal change, emphasizing insights on the transition to socialism. Topics include the evolution of industrial machinery, the impact of machinery on capitalistic production, and the interconnected issues in urban planning and social transformation.

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Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism: Insights from Marx

01:37 • 24min

Interconnected Issues in Urban Planning and Social Transformation

25:17 • 10min

Exploring the Material Basis of Religion and Scientific Materialism

Dynamic Interplay of Economic Base and Superstructure in Marxist Theory

38:08 • 17min

Transition from Manual Tools to Machines in the Industrial Revolution

Evolution of Industrial Machinery and Labor Relations

57:55 • 24min

The Impact of Machinery on Capitalistic Production

01:22:09 • 16min