event details posted by: Platypus begins: Mar 17, 12:00 am ends: Mar 17, 2:00 am location: Howard Gittis Student Center, Room 220 (Temple University)

COMMUNIST MANIFESTO: A PLATYPUS TEACH-IN
 
In the mid-19th century, Marx and Engels famously observed in the Communist Manifesto that a 'specter' was haunting Europe—the specter of Communism. 160 years later, it is 'Marxism' itself that haunts us.
 
In the 21st century, it seems that the Left abandoned Marxism as a path to freedom. But Marx critically intervened in his own moment and emboldened Leftists to challenge society; is the Left not tasked with this today? Has the Left resolved the problems posed by Marx, and thus moved on? Does Marxism even matter?
 
Come discuss your thoughts with Platypus at the Communist Manifesto Teach-in.
Wednesday, March 16th, 7pm

Speaker: Laura Schmidt (Platypus)
Sponsor: Platypus Affiliated Society

 
The location of this event is now confirmed:
 
Howard Gittis Student Center, Room 220
13 & Montgomery Streets

For more information contact:
philly@platypus1917.org