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    Russian & Eastern European Studies Presents: Ilyenkov - Soviet Marxism in Search of the Ideal (Film & Panel Discussion)

    When:
    Monday, February 24, 2020
    5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Where:
    Watson Hall
    Room: 517
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    Studies Network Presents

    Ilyenkov: Soviet Marxism in Search of the Ideal – Film and Panel Discussion

    David Bakhurst (Queen ý ’s), Alex Levant (York), Rogney Piedra Arencibia (Queen ý ’s)

    Date: Monday 24 February 2020

    Time: 5:30 pm

    Location: Watson Hall 517

    Abstract: Evald Vasilevich Ilyenkov (1924–1979) was the most significant Russian Marxist philosopher of the Soviet era.  In the “thaw” that followed Stalin ý ’s death, Ilyenkov produced original writings on Marx ý ’s method and “the problem of the ideal”.  He later became known for his resolute defence of a humanistic vision in the face of Soviet optimism about the scientific-technological revolution.  A celebrated figure among critical Marxists, Ilyenkov fought with the Soviet philosophical establishment throughout his career, from the bitter controversy in the mid-1950s over his heretical “theses on philosophy” to the suppression of his late essay, “Dialectics of the Ideal”.  Alexander Rozhkov ý ’s engaging documentary film, Ilyenkov, explores his life, work and legacy.

    Contact:
    Sheena Wilkinson
    sjmw@queensu.ca
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