"In his haste to find a job after his engagement to Jenny, Marx arranged to obtain his doctoral degree in absentia from the University of Jena, in April, 1841..."
I'm not sure if graduating in absentia is that closely related to distant learning. I would just assume from the quote--unless more clarification can be given--that Marx did not show up to his graduation. Something memorable to do in at least one of several academic degrees. EsqPhD
Also keep in mind that in Europe, well into this century, it was usual to either (a) matriculate and go off to do your dissertation on your own, or (b) just show up at the school that awarded your last degree with a dissertation or a bunch of published articles and be awarded the doctorate. -Me (who did all but the last few months of his dissertation the old fashioned new way, in residence).
So...Marx was henpecked and took it out on the proletariat. I wonder if Univ. of Jena was accredited?
No Way, Bill! Accreditation smacks of capitalism, and Marx would never have submitted to anything capitalistic. Well, not unless he was the one in control of the capital. Russell
