American Viewpoints

Show 2020-29 Segment 4 - The "Best Of" Karl Marx and Critiquing The 1619 Project

Episode Summary

Phil Magness discusses his two recent books, one of which is currently embroiled in a national controversy. His book The Best of Karl Marx critiques the overuse of Marx’s philosophy in American higher education. His book, The 1619 Project, A Critique, argues that the New York Times’ publication and subsequent materials being offered to schools is based on poor research and misleading writing that inaccurately describes US history.