

The Dialectic At Work
Democracy At Work
The Dialectic at Work is a podcast hosted by Professor Shahram Azhar & Professor Richard Wolff. The show is dedicated to exploring Marxian theory. It utilizes the dialectical mode of reasoning, that is the method developed over the millennia by Plato and Aristotle, and continues to explore new dimensions of theory and praxis via a dialogue. The Marxist dialectic is a revolutionary dialectic that not only seeks to understand the world but rather to change it. In our discussions, the dialectic goes to work intending to solve the urgent life crises that we face as a global community.
About
The Dialectic at Work is a podcast hosted by Professor Shahram Azhar & Professor Richard Wolff. The show is dedicated to exploring Marxian theory. It utilizes the dialectical mode of reasoning, that is the method developed over the millennia by Plato and Aristotle, and continues to explore new dimensions of theory and praxis via a dialogue. The Marxist dialectic is a revolutionary dialectic that not only seeks to understand the world but rather to change it. In our discussions, the dialectic goes to work intending to solve the urgent life crises that we face as a global community.
Follow us on social media:
X: @DialecticAtWork
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Tiktok: @DialecticAtWork
Website: www.DemocracyAtWork.info
Patreon: www.patreon.com/democracyatwork
About
The Dialectic at Work is a podcast hosted by Professor Shahram Azhar & Professor Richard Wolff. The show is dedicated to exploring Marxian theory. It utilizes the dialectical mode of reasoning, that is the method developed over the millennia by Plato and Aristotle, and continues to explore new dimensions of theory and praxis via a dialogue. The Marxist dialectic is a revolutionary dialectic that not only seeks to understand the world but rather to change it. In our discussions, the dialectic goes to work intending to solve the urgent life crises that we face as a global community.
Follow us on social media:
X: @DialecticAtWork
Instagram: @DialecticAtWork
Tiktok: @DialecticAtWork
Website: www.DemocracyAtWork.info
Patreon: www.patreon.com/democracyatwork
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Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 2min
Dialectic At Work: For Roses and Bread: On Marxism as a Theory of Overcoming Trauma
Explore the timeless relevance of Marxian theory through personal anecdotes of migration and trauma. Discover how a father's bravery during Nazism influenced generations. Delve into the interplay of trauma, psychoanalysis, and Marxism, advocating for societal understanding over individual blame. Hear about a remarkable journey from biochemistry to activism, shaped by influential mentorship at Harvard. This engaging dialogue exposes the connections between identity, justice, and the ongoing quest for meaning in a complex world.


