The Centre for Critical Thought and the School of Politics and International Relations would like to invite you to the book launch of Marxism, Religion and Ideology: Themes from David McLellan (Routledge, 2015). To celebrate this publication we have organised two lectures and a drinks reception on Wednesday 11th November 2015 at 2pm – 4pm in Grimond LT3. All are welcome to attend, no booking necessary.
Marxism, Religion and Ideology: Themes from David McLellan, Book Launch
The Centre for Critical Thought and the School of Politics and International Relations are pleased to announce the publication of Marxism, Religion and Ideology: Themes from David McLellan (Routledge, 2015). Few scholars have done as much to tease out the intricacies of Marx, ideology and religion and their overlapping concerns as the eminent writer and Marx biographer, Professor David McLellan. This book brings together a group of internationally renowned academics to reflect upon, develop and criticise McLellan’s analyses of these three themes with a view to contributing more broadly to scholarly debates in these fields. The book was edited by Dr David Bates (Canterbury Christ Church University), Dr Iain MacKenzie (University of Kent) and Professor Sean Sayers (University of Kent). Contributors include Lord Bhikhu Parekh, and the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Rowan Williams. The book also contains an essay in which Professor McLellan responds to the contributions in the book.
To celebrate this publication we have organised two lectures and a reception. Professor Sayers will present a summary of his chapter for the book and a visiting speaker, Dr Andrew Chitty (University of Sussex), will reflect on the writings of the early Marx and Professor McLellan’s contribution to our understanding of those texts. The talks will be from 2pm – 4pm, followed by a drinks reception in Grimond Foyer. Please come along and join us in celebrating Professor McLellan’s contribution to critical scholarship at the University of Kent.
Wednesday 11th November 2015 at 2pm
Grimond Lecture Theatre 3
All welcome to attend, no booking necessary
The talk will be followed by a drinks reception in Grimond Foyer