MARXIST POLITICAL THOUGHT

Marxist Political Thought will mostly focus on the ideas, analyses and proposals contained in the writings of Karl Marx and his successors. Considering the extensive dis-information surrounding this body of knowledge, it is important for students to understand the actual notions of political change that Marx himself discussed before turning to other Marxist political theorists and to the study of Communist political movements. Such thinkers as Lenin, Trotsky, Mao, Guevara, Cabral, Marcuse, ‘Danny the Red’ and others all played a large role in promoting Communist ideas
and actions and it is important to consider their theoretical contributions. Some attention to Communist regimes (the Soviet Union, China, Cuba) will also be paid. Cross-listed with POLI3085