12. Socialism | Introduction to Political Theory | Dr. Taimur Rahman

The Concept and History of Socialism | Introduction to Political Theory | Dr. Taimur Rahman
In the twelfth episode of the Introduction to Political Theory series, Dr. Taimur Rahman explores the concept and historical development of socialism, focusing on the revolutionary ideas of Karl Marx. This video traces socialism’s emergence as a critique of capitalism and its vision of a society based on equality, collective ownership, and social justice.
Dr. Rahman examines the key tenets of Marxist theory, including historical materialism, class struggle, and the critique of capitalist exploitation. He also situates Marx’s ideas within the broader socialist tradition, discussing their impact on political movements and their relevance in contemporary struggles for economic and social equity.
📌 *Key Topics:*
The origins of socialism and its critique of capitalism.
Marx’s contributions: historical materialism, class struggle, and surplus value.
The influence of socialism on political theory and practice.
Join this in-depth discussion to understand socialism’s transformative vision and the enduring legacy of Karl Marx in political thought.
Readings:
Chapter 10 of Graham and Hoffman (2015)
Chapter 5 “Marxism” in Kymlicka (2002)
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[@NN-pg7ry]

This has to be one of the best if not the best lectures on socialism in urdu.

[@ManishaNoor-nh9xq]

Sir I study in Military college Murree and I belong to Parachinar district Kurram .Sir I have been following you for the last 2 years ,sir I have learned a lot from your these insightful ideas ❤.

[@ManishaNoor-nh9xq]

Sir please reply me

[@nadeemafzal6960]

کمال لیکچر سر۔۔۔ ڈیڑھ گھنٹے میں صدیوں کا سفر طے ہو گیا ۔۔ ہماری غلط فہمی بھی دور ہو گئی کہ ہم اشرف المخلوقات ہیں 😢😅

[@Bverseofficial]

Not of my field but i don't know why i sat to watch the whole lecture and made notes. Amazing lecture 👏🏻

[@hashirraza6461]

Same🙌🏻

[@mr.pervaiz68505]

The Professor❤

[@englishlearnigaleem7003]

Without exaggeration brilliant one sir..... ❤

[@mohammadhussain6300]

I'm very grateful sir for these lectures...

[@iqbalahmad889]

شکریہ

[@ItxSufi-r1h]

Mashallah sir ❤️💞

[@WaliUllah0300]

Thank you dear professor ❤

[@Taimur_Laal]

You are very welcome

[@WaliUllah0300]

@@Taimur_Laal 😍

[@qamarijazchadhar9531]

Comrade kindly capitalism k video b share kr dijiy

[@pir_Faisal34]

Also books suggestions at the end of lecture.

[@ahmedsadeed370]

These lectures are good but please engage in dialogues or debates with people of opposite ideas... Its more fun that way...

[@GhulamMuhammad-vh8up]

Please keep away your knowledge I don't think any IDEA can debates with socialism Marxism even atisisam I am not promting such IDEAS but be very conscious and be always ready to debate with such ideas and keep in your mind that "little knowledge is very dangerous things"

[@Amankhan-b9j]

Lecture is super se bhi upar, By the way how was your trip to Tunisia and turkiye.

[@Taimur_Laal]

Thank you. It was a wonderful trip.

[@saudahmad9714]

Sir are you write any book

[@A.SMotivation-ii1wk]

❤ love you 💕 sir thank you 💕 sir I am left 🚩🚩🚩🚩

[@Na51214]

Sir jee, do you write articles or something else for any website?

[@Taimur_Laal]

No. I just do videos now. I occasionally write academic papers which no one reads.

[@yhz2K]

​​@@Taimur_Laalthat was a good one Sir xD

[@Na51214]

@@Taimur_Laal if someone wants to read your academic paper, how they will read.

[@Engineers2]

Sir not relevant to the video: question is what is current Marxist thought on…. Revolutions not happening in western developed world but had in less advanced societies: A Marxist theory of World System theory of core and periphery or Gramscian concept of “consent”

[@usama5263]

That's because except USA, Most of the developed world is more or less democratically socialist. It's all about poverty I guess if you face poverty you'd try to find someone to blame for your situation and in most cases you'll blame the government or the rich business owners. Now a scholarly analysis but still an analysis :)