A Theory of Knowledge | How Marx Broke Up With Hegel

In this video, with the help of Louis Althusser’s interpretation of Marx, we will explore how Marx departed from his Hegelian influences. We will challenge the notion that Marx’s dialectic is an inversion of Hegel’s, and we will consider what the theoretical implications are of Marx’s innovations. Full Script Here: Because this is a dense video, the following material is recommended as a supplement to the above discussion: Marx Without Hegel, History Without an End (Essay) @themarxistproject/marx-without-hegel-history-without-an-end-44130ed2e44e Marx’s Theory of Transitions (Video) -------- Narration, script, and editing by M. Animated intro by Jack, co-host of the Auxiliary Statements podcast @AuxStatements on Twitter. Intro music by Charles Tristan: -------- Patreon: Twitter: -------- References: Althusser, L. (2005). For Marx (Vol. 2). Verso Books. Althusser, L. (2016). Reading capital: The complete edition. Verso Books. Hunt, E. K. 1979. “The Importance of Thorstein Veblen for Contemporary Marxism.” Journal of Economic Issues 13, no. 1 (March): 113–140. Morfino, Vittorio. (2015). Plural Temporalities: Transindividuality and the Aleatory Between Spinoza and Althusser. Chicago, IL: Haymarket Book. -------- 00:00 - 03:10 Background 03:11 - 03:25 Intro 03:26 - 05:45 Definitions 05:46 - 10:42 Knowledge Production 10:43 - 12:45 Contradictions 12:46 - 15:40 Time 15:41 - 17:40 Conclusion