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GOVT391
Weber and Marx
GOVT391 SP
Next Offered in 9798 SP
A comparison of two theorists, Karl Marx and Max Weber, who
have decisively influenced twentieth 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: Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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