
The Dialectic at Work is a podcast hosted by Professor Shahram Azhar & Professor Richard Wolff. The show is dedicated to exploring Marxian theory. It utilizes the dialectical mode of reasoning, that is the method developed over the millennia by Plato and Aristotle, and continues to explore new dimensions of theory and praxis via a dialogue. The Marxist dialectic is a revolutionary dialectic that n... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 34 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophySociety & CultureNews CommentaryNews | |||

In this episode of Dialectic at Work, the dialectic explores the history of economic thought from mercantilism to modern capitalism, highlighting how historical contexts shaped economic theories and the role of markets, merchants, and wealth accumula... more
"Studying history is the most important teacher" In this episode of Dialectic at Work, the dialectic explores the history of economic thought, focusing on Marx's approach to understanding capitalism, the importance of studying history, and the evolut... more
In this episode of Dialectic at Work, the dialectic explores the diversity within economic theories, Hegel's influence on Marxist thought, and how different theories illuminate and obscure aspects of understanding economics. Featuring Professor Richa... more
In the 1960s, Louis Althusser imported the concept of 'overdetermination' from Sigmund Freud into the domain of Marxian analysis. In the 1980s, Richard Wolff and Stephen Resnick developed this idea into a Marxian Critique of Political Economy in thei... more
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Great podcast.
It would be better if you edited out Rick’s inflated ego monologues; which do seem strange with ‘Rick’ being married to and having a daughter that practice Psychoanalysis; lovely irony that I learnt that from this podcast. The contradiction.
Are you not trying to inspire the working people and they don’t need to hear how you are ‘so much smarter and have achieved so much more them’. Is name ‘dropping’ a contradiction in our tradition?
‘Rick’ knows nothing about the 99% of immi... more
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This show centers on Marxian theory and critique through a dialectical conversation between two professors. Episodes repeatedly explore deep economic theory, capitalism's dynamics, and socialist perspectives, often linking classical ideas to contemporary events and policy debates. Guests and co-hosts push for a practical, systemic understanding of inequality, labor, and political economy, with a clear eye toward how theory can inform action in real-world crises. The format is dialogic and analytic, tending toward rigorous debate, historical context, and critiques of mainstream economics, while also inviting broader discussion about how to build a more just economy.
A standout characteristic is the sustained focus on dialectical method and ... more
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The Dialectic At Work launched 2 years ago and published 34 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Richard Wolff
2. Andrew Hartman
3. Kevin Anderson
4. Professor Jason Moore
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