Marxist Theory in Anthropology and Sociology | Materialism, Dialectics, Base and Superstructure

[@ArmchairAcademics]

We're on paternity leave right now, so we're re-editing some of our long form content to offer shorter explainers on accessible topics. This particular video is an excerpt from our two-part series "The Ten Most Important Theories in Social Science", which you can find here: (part 1) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l37NeI1jfZt6j9U (part 2) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJjPZ2pplN6Hq9k

[@delibiri5550]

It helped me a lot as an anthropology student. I think, it is a talent to express those kind of complex ideas in a simplistic form. Thanks a lot for this video and your hard work!!!

[@Robiness]

It truly is a gift to explain these kinds of things. As I'm preparing from my graduation exam trying to mock present these concepts I'm truly appreciating this skill some people (not me) have

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Thanks so much!

[@Indigomooneyes]

Thank you. I have my MA defense tomorrow, and I just watch you whenever I need some theoretical support. Always laconic and sufficient.

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Thanks so much, Yavi. That makes my day. And good luck with your MA defense! That's a wonderful milestone. I hope it goes well 🍻

[@samirbouslhame7882]

Keep going bro, we need more. Thank you so much

[@ShafiqulIslam-wf5fh]

Thanks 👍

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Glad that you found it helpful!

[@David-by6nq]

Dialectics, instead of treating phenomena as independent parts, sees their interconnectedness. Yes, they approached it with a eurocentric bias, because they were europeans, but that's a whole different discussion and does not negate the fact dialectics is a science, annd we have used this science to unpack these very truths you say marxism neglected. Unlike the former, idealism holds no material truth. Which is what dialectical materialism replaced.

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Thanks for the thoughtful response, David. If you don't mind, this is a great topic for a Q&A and I would love to feature your comment in our eventual 5k subscriber Q&A video. Approaching dialectics as a science opens up an emic/etic discussion regarding how dialectical materialism (and the term science itself) is used by Marxist social scientists vs (what I would call) Marxist-adjacent or Marxist-inspired social scientists. The two groups share a lot by way of core literature, but can differ significantly on issues like this. That makes this a very rich and potentially interesting conversation that reveals a lot about how different types of leftist theorists use and understand Marxian theory. I appreciate you bringing it up and it's a great point. I'll try to let you know when we're prepping that Q&A 🍻👍

[@PatriciaOjedaM]

This is by far your worst video. I say it as an anthropologist and as a Marxist.

[@vexling111]

barely get it as a descendant of ex commies in eastern block😅