The Communist Manifesto
by Karl Marx and
Friedrich Engels
&
The Social Contract
by Jean Jacques Rousseau

Narrated by Craig Deitschmann

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Communist Manifesto examines the theory and goals expounded by Marx. Marx argues that history flows inevitably toward a social revolution, which will result in a society without economic classes. The influence on Marx of Hegel, Feuerbach, and other philosophers is examined, as is his friendship and collaboration with Engels. (Also see: Karl Marx: Das Kapital)

Social Contract- Rousseau argues that people secure their liberty by entering into an implied contract with government. Rather than being protected by natural rights, their liberty is secured by the 'general will'-one of the most famous and troublesome ideas in political theory. This presentation explores Rousseau's concept of social order and its implications for individual freedom and the good of society.

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