Critical Theory: From Marxism to Cultural Marxism

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Critical Theory is a Western philosophy which came to prominence in the 20th century. Advocates sought to achieve a socialist utopia by shaping culture. In this video, Dr. Miller pinpoint key players and ideas that moved beyond traditional Marxism into Cultural Marxism and ushered in the multitude of contemporary Critical Social Studies.

Discussion Questions
Q1: What are some of the contested and controversial words used to describe CT? Which term do you prefer and why?

Q2: According to Critical Theory (CT), what are two things are the source of oppression?

Q3: G. W. F. Hegel created his dialectic model (Understanding – Conflict – New Understanding) as a path to the new social utopia. What did his model teach us about our access to truth and knowledge?

Q4: How did Marx view the use of violence to achieve the goal of liberation for the Bourgeoisie?

Q5: How did Antonio Gramsci believe the new communist utopia would be achieved? Did he see Christians as an ally or enemy of this goal?

Q6: In what ways was the new Frankfurt School different from, or similar to, Hegel, Marx, and Gramsci?

Q7: Jürgen Habermas was the second generation of the Frankfurt school. how did he redefine ethics to achieve the goal of social justice?

Q8: How does the Christian belief in a transcendent ethics and universal truth fit with the system advanced by Cultural Marxism?

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVdKxLQjMaw