Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
Dr. Jensen Suther joins me to discuss his recent book on True Materialism and how he incorporates Hegelian Marxism into his philosophy of freedom.
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⏰Timestamps⏰:
0:25 Motivation Behind Project?
8:45 What is the definition of ‘true materialism’ and how this differs from materialism?
23:46 How are you engaging with Hegel and Marx?
28:47 How does freedom come in contrast to the historicist tendencies in modernism?
39:40 How does Hegel and Marx and your project respond to contemporary philosophy?
46:30 Can you tell us more about the role of freedom and its role in popular discourse?
1:02:04 What is the role of class struggle in the project?
1:11:09 How do we understand the varying structures of classes within one’s conception of freedom?
1:16:47 Are divisions truly reducible to economic frameworks or are they inherent to human nature?
1:22:09 What does this book mean for the everyday person?
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About the video:
In this interview, Joshua Yen speaks with Dr. Jensen Suther (Harvard Society of Fellows) about his new book True Materialism (Stanford University Press). The conversation explores how Hegel and Marx can help us rethink the meaning of materialism, freedom, and modern life. Dr. Suther argues that a “true materialism” must unite Hegel’s conception of rational agency with Marx’s critique of capitalist modernity, showing how philosophy’s history can guide social and political reflection today. Together, we discuss Hegelian Marxism, teleology, historical materialism, freedom, and how philosophy continues to shape our understanding of society.
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#joshuayen #philosophy
Dr. Jensen Suther joins me to discuss his recent book on True Materialism and how he incorporates Hegelian Marxism into his philosophy of freedom.
--
⏰Timestamps⏰:
0:25 Motivation Behind Project?
8:45 What is the definition of ‘true materialism’ and how this differs from materialism?
23:46 How are you engaging with Hegel and Marx?
28:47 How does freedom come in contrast to the historicist tendencies in modernism?
39:40 How does Hegel and Marx and your project respond to contemporary philosophy?
46:30 Can you tell us more about the role of freedom and its role in popular discourse?
1:02:04 What is the role of class struggle in the project?
1:11:09 How do we understand the varying structures of classes within one’s conception of freedom?
1:16:47 Are divisions truly reducible to economic frameworks or are they inherent to human nature?
1:22:09 What does this book mean for the everyday person?
--
If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!
--
This video is brought to you by Philosophy Circle, my project to deliver clear, high-quality philosophy education: www.philosophy-circle.com.
--
For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod
--
Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:
patreon.com/christianityforall
--
Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com
Find me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen
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Feel free to join my discord server:
discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD
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About the video:
In this interview, Joshua Yen speaks with Dr. Jensen Suther (Harvard Society of Fellows) about his new book True Materialism (Stanford University Press). The conversation explores how Hegel and Marx can help us rethink the meaning of materialism, freedom, and modern life. Dr. Suther argues that a “true materialism” must unite Hegel’s conception of rational agency with Marx’s critique of capitalist modernity, showing how philosophy’s history can guide social and political reflection today. Together, we discuss Hegelian Marxism, teleology, historical materialism, freedom, and how philosophy continues to shape our understanding of society.
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#joshuayen #philosophy
