11/1 - Critiquing Marxism and the Communist Manifesto
Students will need to watch and take notes on the linked lecture, then answer the following questions in the linked class companion assignment. When finished, please respond to this assignment in Schoology by pasting the score and feedback you received in class companion.
Link to the video lecture - https://youtu.be/j_MXSE3wUT4?si=Gb15f649VVGVkGUQ
Question 1
What does Peterson identify as the Axioms of the Communist Manifesto? How does he frame them?
Question 2
How does Peterson rebut the Marxist idea that profit is a form of oppression and is morally wrong?
Question 3
Summarize Peterson's argument that capitalism provides a benefit to society. Make reference to at least 2 statistical/ quantitative data points he uses to support his argument.
Question 4
To what extent do you agree or disagree with Peterson's evaluation of Marxism and the Communist Manifesto? Support your response with specific references to the evidence presented in the video.
Question 5
What evidence from the video would support the claim that Peterson's arguments represent the Functionalist perspective?
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