POLT 239 - Marxian Theory

FC SSCI

4 credits
A survey of Marxian theory from Marx and Engels to the present. Following in-depth study of Marx and Engels, we proceed to leading Marxist thinkers and political activists of the early 20th century: Bernstein, Luxemburg, Kautsky, Lenin and Gramsci. Finally we take up critical theory, Marxian feminism, Marxian environmentalism, crisis, and the future. The course includes Monday and Wednesday lectures and discussion groups on Tuesday (tba). Written work; two take-home, open-book essays, and weekly blogs.