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Academic Year 2002/2003
Weber and Marx
GOVT 391 SP
This course presents a comparison of two theorists, Karl Marx and Max Weber, who have decisively influenced 20th-century social and political thought. Topics will include their views of history, society, religion,
politics
and the state; methods of social inquiry; the nature of power, authority, and rationality; and the possibilities of political action. Readings will include selections from the major works of Marx and Weber as well as
Georg
Lukacs, who was influenced by both.
MAJOR READINGS
McLellan, David, ed., KARL MARX: SELECTED WRITINGS Marx, Karl, CAPITAL, vol. I Marx, Karl, GRUNDRISSE Weber, Max ECONOMY AND SOCIETY Gerth, H.H. and C. Wright Mills, eds., FROM MAX WEBER Weber, Max, METHODOLOGY
OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES Weber,
Max, THE PROTESTANT ETHIC AND THE SPIRIT OF CAPITALISM Lukacs, Georg, HISTORY AND CLASS CONSCIOUSNESS Lukacs, Georg, THE PROCESS OF DEMOCRATIZATION
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
One short paper and class presentation, based on the reading for class; one term paper (15-20 pp.) comparing the two theorists on a topic of your choosing.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed
Drop/Add form to the Registrar's
Office.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NONE
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
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Last Updated on MAR-18-2003
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