William Clare Roberts
Assistant professor of political science at McGill University and author of Marx's Inferno, who also wrote an afterword for a new translation of Marx's Capital, Volume One; specializes in Marxist political theory and the history of socialist thought.
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Jan 21, 2025 • 1h 39min
William Clare Roberts - Marx's Inferno
William Clare Roberts, a McGill political scientist and author of Marx’s Inferno, discusses his work on Marx and an afterword to a new Capital translation. He traces how Dante, translations, and revisions reshape Marx’s arguments. Conversations cover manuscript research, translation challenges, shifting prefaces, machinery and cooperation in capitalism, and how circulation and valorization alter Marx’s focus.
Jul 19, 2024 • 59min
Ideology and Self-Emancipation (with William Clare Roberts)
Dr. William Clare Roberts, an associate professor of political science at McGill University, dives into the nuances of ideology and self-emancipation. He discusses how ideology has evolved over two centuries, from a science of ideas to a tool of liberation and oppression. The conversation also touches on the intersection of identity, collective struggles, and environmental activism. Roberts argues that understanding ideological influences is crucial for navigating personal and societal freedom, making the case for a broader view of universal emancipation.
