Why Marxist economics should be taught but probably won’t be!

Clarke, Peter H. and Mearman, Andrew (2003) Why Marxist economics should be taught but probably won’t be! Capital and Class, 79 . pp. 55-80. ISSN 0309-8168

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Abstract

An argument will be made for the teaching of Marxist
economics. This will draw upon the intrinsic and instrumental aims of education, as well as other
literature in education. A case is made that Marxist
economics should be taught. This is based on Marxist
arguments against the orthodoxy, namely that it serves
capitalist interests; and also educational arguments
and the perceived ability of Marxist economics to meet
educational aims. It then moves on to discuss why it
is unlikely that Marxist economics will be taught in
this way.

Additional Information:An argument will be made for the teaching of Marxist economics. This will draw upon the intrinsic and instrumental aims of education, as well as other literature in education. A case is made that Marxist economics should be taught. This is based on Marxist arguments against the orthodoxy, namely that it serves capitalist interests; and also educational arguments and the perceived ability of Marxist economics to meet educational aims. It then moves on to discuss why it is unlikely that Marxist economics will be taught in this way.
Keywords:Marxist economics
Subjects:L Social studies > L100 Economics
V Historical and Philosophical studies > V310 Economic History
Divisions:College of Social Science > School of Social & Political Sciences
ID Code:541
Deposited On:27 Sep 2007

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