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  • Karl Marx: The Ultimate Hegel Bro

    Karl Marx: The Ultimate Hegel Bro

    By Caroline Black

    A discussion of the influences of Hegel's dialectics on the work of Karl Marx, and his influence on the greater world.

  • Image of an elementary classroom with one kid raising their hand, Karl Marx's face imposed over the body. Reads: Bloomberg Opinion: Why don't workers get the full benefit of rising productivity? No one has good answers.

    Think Capitalism Is Your Bestie? Ask Karl!

    By Caroline Black

    In which we discuss Karl Marx's anti-capitalist roots, delving into the history of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century and relating these critiques to our current situation as society in late stage capitalism.

  • Constructive Discussion on Social Constructs

    Constructive Discussion on Social Constructs

    By Caroline Black

    In which we discuss the philosophical concept of the social construct. What is a social construct and what makes something a social construct?

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    Alienatin' 9 to 5 with Marx

    By Caroline Black

    In which we discuss Karl Marx's theories of alienation of labor and wage slavery in our contemporary context.

  • Who Owns Philosophy? Open the Gate!

    Who Owns Philosophy? Open the Gate!

    By Caroline Black

    Philosophy has long been dominated by European men, but the love of wisdom shouldn't be exclusive. It's time to open the gates and welcome diverse perspectives into philosophical discourse.

  • Plot Twist: Your Reality Might Be Personalized (And Why That's Terrifying)

    Plot Twist: Your Reality Might Be Personalized (And Why That's Terrifying)

    By Markus Uehleke

    Ever noticed how your online world seems perfectly tailored to your tastes? While this personalization can be convenient, it also raises some unsettling questions.