Political Science 2231E Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Theodor W. Adorno, Black Market, Max Horkheimer
11 Dec 2014
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No "facts": values influence our explanations & ideas about the world theory and practice are connected. Knowledge is connected to human interest in emancipation or oppression. All humans share a universal interest in emancipation. States can be autonomous from capitalists and their interests. Democratic process and values can create change, and are part of a new system. Domination & exploitation & oppression is based on class+ . Social forces not just classes are engaged in a historic struggle. International division of labour is not going to create class consciousness. Individuals who work in a factory in one place and a factory in another do not have the same views just because they work in a factory. There"s an entire underground economy -- the shadow economy in india, Politics 2231e page 1 emancipation is not only emerging from the working class, but also other social groups.
