Cultural Marxism is destroying American society. It has led to the rise of racial tensions, radical feminism, transgender ideology, open borders, fiscal irresponsibility, the unequal protection of the laws, and the loss of our basic rights. 

The effects of Marx’s ideas have already been seen in the histories of the Soviet Union and China. Yet Marxism remains popular among those who shape our cultural, academic, and political lives and in the popular movements pushing equity and diversity. All human relationships are now defined in terms of the systemic oppression of one group by another. 

In “Marxism, Socialism, and Communism,” professors of history, politics, and economics look at Marx’s life and writings, the misery and brutality in the Soviet Union, the atrocities of communist China, and the proliferation of Cultural Marxism in America. They explore how many ideas animating American politics today are rooted in Marxism, and yet how they differ from Marx’s thought. By taking Marx, Lenin, Stalin, Mao, and the Frankfurt School seriously, we can see the injustice and evil inherent in all strands of Marxism. We also better understand the critiques of communism made by Mises, Hayek, and Solzhenitsyn. We are, therefore, better equipped to defeat it. 

The course includes six documentary episodes, each approximately 30 minutes long. Complete the course and receive a certificate by watching the lectures and taking the short quizzes that follow. These are supplemented with study guides and suggested readings for each lecture, and a discussion board where you can engage in conversations with other students. Take the course at your own pace and in a manner that best fits your schedule. 

Enroll today to understand why Marxism remains popular and how we can combat it in “Marxism, Socialism, and Communism.” 

Taught by: 

John W. Grant, Associate Professor of Politics 

Thomas H. Conner, Professor Emeritus of History

Thomas G. West, Paul Ermine Potter and Dawn Tibbetts Potter Professor in Politics

Ivan Pongracic, Jr., William E. Hibbs/Ludwig von Mises Professor of Economics

Sean McMeekin, Francis Flournoy Professor of European History and Culture at Bard University

Kevin Slack, Associate Professor of Politics