Young Hegelians | Genius of the Modern World
Marx joined a group of young debaters and philosophers who endlessly discussed the theories of the recently deceased George Hegel.
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- Clip length: 2'47''
- Broadcast year: 2016
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- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Genius of the Modern World
- Episode: Marx
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