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Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels: The German Ideology Explained

2021/2/27
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In this episode, we delve into 'The German Ideology,' the seminal work by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. Discover how this text lays the foundation for historical materialism, dialectical materialism, the division of labor, and the concept of alienation through the labor process. Learn about the critical response to the Young Hegelians and the necessity for a new dialectical philosophy. Perfect for students of philosophy, history, and political science. 0:00: Intro2:15: Illusions of German Ideology5:26: History and Consciousness8:15: The Real Basis of Ideology12:47: The Relation of State and Law to Property16:41: Proletarians and Communism22:43: A Message #KarlMarx #FriedrichEngels #TheGermanIdeology #historicalmaterialism #dialecticalmaterialism #divisionoflabor #alienation #YoungHegelians #philosophy #politicalscience

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