PHIL 593 - Marxism & Critical Theory

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

PHIL - Philosophy

Description:

This course examines closely the writings of Karl Marx and the eventual reception of these texts by the Frankfurt School critical theorists. The course focuses both on the early writings of Marx, particularly the Manuscripts and the German Ideology , and also the later writings, particularly the Grundrisse and Capital . The critical theorists drew much inspiration from Marx, though they also forwarded significant criticisms of his work. Critical theorists that will be examined in the course include Benjamin, Adorno, Horkheimer, and Habermas.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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