What are the defining features of Marx's historical materialist approach to history? Describe Arendt's critique of Marx's teleological conception of history. What does she offer as an alternative, as a more politically attuned relation to the past?

The paper should demonstrate your ability to make a strong thesis and a coherent argument for an interpretive or critical position on a question, reading, theme, argument, and/or concept.

The paper should be: concise (be as succinct as possible and remain within the limits of the assignment - three complete pages); accurate (do not distort or misrepresent the key ideas); focused (present the author's main argument or points without going into detail, while still citing the text to support your argument?.

the paper must include citations and a bibliography.

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