Chapter
The Birth of Political Economy
38:33 - 43:11 (04:38)
The philosophy strike at Sydney University in the 1970s led to the formation of the political economy movement, which pressured the university to establish a department of political economy alongside the existing department of economics.
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In this conversation, the guest delves into the mind of Karl Marx, exploring the insights and brilliance within his economic theories, despite disagreeing with some aspects.
38:33 - 39:35 (01:01)
Summary
In this conversation, the guest delves into the mind of Karl Marx, exploring the insights and brilliance within his economic theories, despite disagreeing with some aspects.
ChapterThe Birth of Political Economy
Episode#303 – Steve Keen: Marxism, Capitalism, and Economics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Philosophy professor Peter Singer discusses the origins of Marx's philosophy and the misconception of the term "dialectics" often associated with Hegel.
39:35 - 40:59 (01:24)
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Philosophy professor Peter Singer discusses the origins of Marx's philosophy and the misconception of the term "dialectics" often associated with Hegel. He also shares how he was introduced to Marx as a student at Sydney University during a strike over the teaching of philosophy.
ChapterThe Birth of Political Economy
Episode#303 – Steve Keen: Marxism, Capitalism, and Economics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In the 60s and 70s, students at Sydney University went on strike over the teaching of philosophy, which led to the establishment of a department of political economy and a movement focused on more genuine libertarian ideals.
40:59 - 43:11 (02:12)
Summary
In the 60s and 70s, students at Sydney University went on strike over the teaching of philosophy, which led to the establishment of a department of political economy and a movement focused on more genuine libertarian ideals.