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Philosophy – An Introduction -Postmodernism and Marxism

Why Study This Course?

This course offers an accessible introduction to two of the most influential and challenging movements in modern philosophy: Marxism and Postmodernism. We’ll explore how these traditions have shaped critical thinking about society, power, identity, history, and truth—and how their insights continue to inform debates in politics, culture, and philosophy today.
Together, we’ll consider:
• Marxism: How do economic systems shape human relationships, beliefs, and institutions? What is ideology, and how does it maintain inequality? Can history be understood as a struggle between classes, and what would it mean to create a more just and equal society?
• Postmodernism: In response to grand narratives like Marxism and Enlightenment rationalism, how does postmodern thought challenge our assumptions about truth, progress, identity, and meaning? What happens when we question objectivity, fixed identities, and universal values?
We’ll engage with key thinkers such as Marx, Engels, Althusser, Foucault, Lyotard, and Derrida, and examine the impact of their ideas on how we understand language, power, culture, and resistance.
No prior knowledge of philosophy is required—just curiosity and a willingness to think critically and engage with complex, thought-provoking ideas.

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