POLT 239 - Marxist Theory

3 SS, CD, WR
First Semester. A survey of Marxist theory from Marx and Engels to the present. After discussing Hegel, the heart of the course is in-depth study of Marx and Engels. We proceed next to leading Marxist thinkers and political activists of the early 20th century: Bernstein, Luxemburg, Kautsky, Lenin and Gramsci. Finally we briefly take up critical theory, feminist Marxism, environmental Marxism, analytical Marxism, and postmodern Marxism.

Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment Limit: 20 per section
Mr. Blecher

Credits: 3 hours