Government 273 - Marxism

What is the origin and political meaning of capitalism, and might there be a better way to organize our common world? These are the broad questions of Marxism, which continue to press upon us today. This lecture course is a general introduction to the writings of Karl Marx, the diverse school of thought which goes by his name, and a few friendly critics along the lines of race and gender. Although this course will read texts on history and political economy, this course will treat Marx as a political thinker and Marxism as a school of political thought. Prerequisite: GOV 100. (E)