Sociology 316MX - Special Topics in Sociology: 'Marxist Theory: Revolution and Critique'

Marxist social theory has been and continues to be a powerful intellectual influence throughout the globe. Yet Marxist social theory is far from unified, as it has proliferated into a bewildering number of perspectives that are sometimes at odds with each other. This course will explore some of these different versions of Marxism. We will begin with brief excerpts from the revolutionary writings of Lenin and Mao, and then examine examples from Black Marxism, Marxist feminism, the Frankfurt School, critiques of capitalist realism, and degrowth communism, among other perspectives. We will also read selections from some of the more sophisticated critics of Marxism, such as Michael Oakeshott and Hannah Arendt.

Prereq: 8 credits in Sociology including SOCI-223.