xAlex
21st September 2007, 13:28
In recent years we have seen a renewed interest in Marxism worldwide. A new generation is discovering the fertility of the many traditions of Marxism for understanding and attempting to change the world. This seminar series aims to bring together scholars, writers and activists from different fields in order to discuss the relevance of Marxist ideas for contemporary debates. One seminar will be held regularly each month, with occasional lectures by visitors at other times.
Returns to Marxism is presented by the International Institute of Research and Education (IIRE.org (http://www.iire.org)) In order to receive regular updates and newsletters, please register by sending an email to lectures-at-iire.org
Tuesday, 2nd October 7.30 p.m.IIRE, Lombokstraat, 40
Roland Boer, Monash University, Australia
A Difficult Love Affair? On the Relation Between Marxism and theology
"From the moment Marx and Engels became involved with the League of the Just, Marxism has always had a long and often difficult relation with theology and the Bible. Some of the leading figures of the twentieth century were no exception - Althusser, Adorno, Gramsci, Lefebvre, Eagleton are just a few. And in our own day we have the rush of engagements with Paul's Letters in the New Testament by thinkers on the Left. In light of my recent book, Criticism of Heaven: On Marxism and Theology, as well as the next book, Criticism of Religion, I will ask why Marxism and theology seem to be so close, why they argue so much, and what it means for both of them. Does it weaken them or are they stronger for the connection?"
Tuesday, 9nd October 7.30 p.m.IIRE, Lombokstraat, 40
Peter Thomas, University of Amsterdam, member of the editorial board of Historical Materialism
The Marxist theory of the State today
Beide lezingen zijn Engelstalig en worden simultaan vertaald in het Nederlands, entree is gratis
Returns to Marxism is presented by the International Institute of Research and Education (IIRE.org (http://www.iire.org)) In order to receive regular updates and newsletters, please register by sending an email to lectures-at-iire.org
Tuesday, 2nd October 7.30 p.m.IIRE, Lombokstraat, 40
Roland Boer, Monash University, Australia
A Difficult Love Affair? On the Relation Between Marxism and theology
"From the moment Marx and Engels became involved with the League of the Just, Marxism has always had a long and often difficult relation with theology and the Bible. Some of the leading figures of the twentieth century were no exception - Althusser, Adorno, Gramsci, Lefebvre, Eagleton are just a few. And in our own day we have the rush of engagements with Paul's Letters in the New Testament by thinkers on the Left. In light of my recent book, Criticism of Heaven: On Marxism and Theology, as well as the next book, Criticism of Religion, I will ask why Marxism and theology seem to be so close, why they argue so much, and what it means for both of them. Does it weaken them or are they stronger for the connection?"
Tuesday, 9nd October 7.30 p.m.IIRE, Lombokstraat, 40
Peter Thomas, University of Amsterdam, member of the editorial board of Historical Materialism
The Marxist theory of the State today
Beide lezingen zijn Engelstalig en worden simultaan vertaald in het Nederlands, entree is gratis