PHIL 204 - Hegel and Marx

Institution:

Williams College

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

Hegel's Idealism and Marx's Materialism are two of the most significant and influential theories on modernity. Both emphasize the historical and cultural contexts of our modern epistemic, moral, civic, social, economic, and religious practices. Yet Hegel aims to justify our modern forms of life on the grounds that they make us free, while Marx criticizes them for alienating us from ourselves, one another, and the world. In this course, we will read selections from Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit and Philosophy of Right. We will read selections from Marx's early writings, his masterwork Capital, and his more popular Communist Manifesto. Our aim will be to comprehend and critically evaluate Hegel's and Marx's competing theories on modernity.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

History of Modern Philosophy or consent of the instructor

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Instructional Type:

Seminar

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Institution Website:

www.williams.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 597-3131

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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