Intellectual History and the Modern Mind's Formation

This lecture explores the interplay of ideas and material realities, starting with the historical perspectives of materialism and idealism. It examines economic influence through Keynesianism and neoliberalism, delves into control structures with theories from Marx and Gramsci, and reviews intellectual methodologies from Lovejoy and Foucault. Concluding with a discussion on the reciprocal influence of ideas and material conditions, the lecture highlights the potential for transformative...