History And Class Consciousness by Georg Lukacs
Studies in Marxist Dialectics
"History and Class Consciousness" explores the philosophical and political implications of Marxism. The book delves into the concept of reification, where human relations and social structures are perceived as immutable laws, obscuring the true dynamic social processes. It emphasizes the importance of class consciousness, arguing that the proletariat's awareness of its role and conditions is crucial for revolutionary change. The work critically examines the limitations of traditional Marxist theory, particularly in its economic determinism, and advocates for a more dialectical approach to understanding and transforming society. Through this, it seeks to reinvigorate Marxist theory by focusing on the subjective capabilities of the working class to change the social and economic landscapes.
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- Published
- 1923
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- German
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