All History Is Class Struggle? (Historical Materialism)

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How do Marxists understand history?
In this video, we dive into historical materialism, the theory that explains how the material conditions of society—especially the way we produce and distribute goods—shape everything from politics to culture.
Forget the traditional focus on kings and ideas—historical materialism reveals that class struggle and economic forces are the true drivers of historical change.
From feudalism to capitalism and beyond, this approach shows how societies evolve based on material needs and the conflicts between classes.

We break down key concepts from Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, and later Marxist thinkers, explaining how the economic "base" shapes the political and cultural "superstructure," and how the working class plays a crucial role in transforming society.
This is a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding how Marxists interpret the development of human history.

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*THE PODCAST* "Were Not So Different" did an amazing series on western history through Historical Materialism

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