Exam 8: Varieties of Neo-Marxian Theory

In their criticisms of Marxian theory, critical theorists argue _____.

According to critical theorists, _____ refers to the premise that no aspect of social life can be separated from the other parts of social reality.

Sales and advertising are more important in competitive rather than monopoly capitalism.

According to Immanuel Wallerstein, the _____ geographical era is exploited for its raw materials.

According to Lukacs, the bourgeoisie can develop a class consciousness.

In Spaces of Hope, what critiques does David Harvey offer towards Marx and Engel's Communist Manifesto? Select all, but only those that apply.

Analytic Marxism tries to deal with facts _____. Select all, but only those that apply.

Karl Marx's economic determinism is perfectly compatible with dialectics.

Harry Braverman wrote about how white-collar workers were above and beyond the bourgeois exploitation and control blue-collar workers are subject to.

Which of the following did Karl Marx think was influenced by economics? Select all, but only those that apply.

According to Jurgen Habermas, analytic science _____.

Which is a basic component of Erik Olin Wright's analytic Marxism? Select all, but only those that apply.

In their critique of modern society, critical theorists argue _____.

Which of the following concepts capture the ideas systems create to support the very system that generates the ideas in the first place?

Through functionalism, analytic Marxists add a microdimension to Marxist theory.

According to critical theorists, _____ ideas are accepted and used in practice.

Which of the following incorporates postmodern insight into Marx's theories?

According to Jurgen Habermas, instrumental action _____.

A _____ interpretation of Marxism claims he was not dialectical thinker by highlighting the cause and effect links in Marx's work?

The goal of critical theory is to reveal the nature of society.