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Marx's Theory of Historical Materialism - Lecture 1

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This lecture traces Marx's development from his theory of alienation and critique of Hegelian thought to historical materialism, including his views on emancipation, exploitation, and the role of philosophy in changing the world.

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- Chapter 1. The Importance of Marx's Theory of Alienation
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- Chapter 2. Intellectual Developments towards the Theory of Alienation
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- Chapter 3. "On the Jewish Question": Universal Emancipation
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- Chapter 4. Introduction to "Critique of Hegel's Philosophy of Right"
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- Chapter 5. Historical Materialism
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