In this class students familiarize with the debate over the objectivity of social science. They also learn and present the similarities and differences of Marx and Weber with respect to social hierarchy and social classes.

 

Marx, C. and Engles, F. 1848. The Communist Manifesto (link)

Weber, M. 1922. Science as a Vocation  (link)

Wright, E.O. 2000. “The Shadow of Exploitation in Weber”, Read all but focus on Section 1 “Weber ansd Marx on Class: Convergences” pp. 1-13 (can be accessed via Wright's website)

Wright, E.O. 2000. “The Shadow of Exploitation in Weber”, Read all but focus on Section 2 “Weber and Marx on Class: Central Differences” pp. 13-21 (can be accessed via Wright's website)