Ask Prof Wolff: Defining Historical and Dialectical Materialism

A patron of Economic Update asks: "Can you breakdown historical materialism and dialectics."

This is Professor Richard Wolff's video response.

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[franciswong]

Professor Wolff, you are the most prolific teacher I have ever come across. Please don't ever retire. Im 80 years old.

[franciscofrancesco]

This is the first time I understand what "dialectical materialism" is. Great explanation and examples! Thank you, Proff Wolff.

[loiswilcken]

Wow! It takes a lot of talent to communicate big ideas in such a straightforward way. With gratitude, Prof. Wolff.

[memeking]

Prof Wolff is truly the GOAT, explains things simply and eloquently. no need for any extra fluff

[MarvinRoman]

Never heard from it explained this way before. Dialectical materialism has so far been a hard concept to grasp.

[LittleCreationsETH]

🙏 Professor Wolff, the 5 minute I spent on this video was more productive than reading many books on the subject.

[meowwwww]

I think Mr Richard wolff must write a book on dialectics and historical materialism cause his explanation contains the real essence of it and also a simplicity in explaining things.

[minimenon]

I've been trying to really understand Dialectical Materialism for months now, and finally I did. You've broken it down in a way that even someone like me could make sense. Thank you so much!

[ruelow]

Having had it broken down this clearly, I’m nearly wondering why I was struggling to grasp this before. Thank you.

[remediossantos]

Wow! What a great and profound response to a very equally great question. Prof Wolf, you have connected the dots for me between these two ideas. Very much a yin (materialism) and a yang (idealism/spirituality) aspects of life!

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[razerone]

I get better educated from Prof. Wolf’s YouTube videos than I get from all of my other sources of online information combined. Thank you for taking the time to create these videos and educate us in such a clear, concise and easy to understand fashion (especially for those of us who aren’t at all familiar with these topics).

[sandanista]

Breaking down complex theories in under 10 minutes that is easily understood. This was a master class in teaching. Thank you so much

[leomiri]

what an awesome explanation, so simply put and eloquent

[bewitched]

I’m amazed how Professor Wolff can explain complex philosophical concepts in a straightforward and easy to understand manner. Thank you Professor!

[dinnerwithfranklin]

Excellent question very clear answer. Thank you

[وانەکانیپۆلی]

That was the most precise and simple explanation I have ever seen, thanks professor

[donjohnstone]

Very well explained. Thank you Professor Wolff. Keep up your good work.

[blessygeorge]

The first time I was actually able to understand dialectical materialism and historical materialism. A huge thank you. You are a great tutor.

[geekymedia]

Professor, Could you please talk about the works of Murray Bookchin and your opinion of him if possible? And your opinion of the rise in cooperatives in the European Union