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[BEST OF] State and Revolution: Marx, Lenin, & the Dictatorship of the Proletariat

Apr 2, 2022
Lenin's 'State and Revolution' is explored, focusing on his critique of liberal social contract theory. The Paris Commune and its significance in establishing worker power and challenging the state apparatus are discussed. The differences in proletarian dictatorship between the USSR and China are analyzed, along with the challenges faced by US revolutionaries. Strategies for confronting ecological collapse and the importance of unity between Marxists and anarchists are also explored.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Understanding 'State and Revolution' by Lenin
03:15 • 21min
3
Lenin's Critique of Liberal Social Contract Theory
24:37 • 13min
4
The Paris Commune: Worker Power and Revolutionary Governance
37:50 • 22min
5
Differences in Manifestations of Proletarian Dictatorship and Challenges in the US
59:59 • 3min
6
Building Dual Power Strategy and Facing Ecological Collapse
01:03:09 • 3min
7
Mutual Aid Efforts, Unity Between Marxists and Anarchists, and Lenin's Perspective on Democracy
01:06:17 • 3min