History and Class Consciousness
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History and Class Consciousness
The centenary edition of a classic in Marxist philosophy
The centenary edition of a classic in Marxist philosophy
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionThis centenary edition, enriched by a new preface from the distinguished scholar Michael Löwy, provides a contemporary context to Lukács's revolutionary ideas. It includes rigorous explorations of the definition of orthodox Marxism, the dialectics of legality and illegality, and an in-depth analysis of Rosa Luxemburg's contributions to Marxist theory. Additionally, Lukács examines the evolving function of historical Marxism and offers a critical reflection on the consciousness and political agency of the proletariat.
History and Class Consciousness has been both lauded and critiqued since its publication, its profound impact reverberating through countless Marxist debates. The work has influenced an array of notable thinkers and philosophers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, including Theodor Adorno, Guy Debord, Martin Heidegger, Henri Lefebvre, Maurice Merleau-Ponty, and Slavoj Žižek. Each of these intellectuals has engaged with Lukács’s ideas, furthering discussions on Marxism, critical theory, and philosophical praxis.
Through its exploration of totality, Lukács argues for the necessity of understanding individual phenomena within the broader, interconnected structure of society. His concept of reification examines how social relations and human activity become objectified under capitalism, leading to alienation and estrangement. Meanwhile, imputed class consciousness suggests that individuals within a class must become aware of their shared interests and collective power to achieve true political and social transformation.
The essays within History and Class Consciousness remain crucial reading for anyone seeking to understand the intellectual currents that have shaped contemporary thought. As one of the pivotal works in Marxist literature, its insights and theoretical contributions continue to provoke and inspire critical examination of society, politics, and history.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781804295694
Publisher: Verso Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 November 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Verso Books
Contributors:
- Translated by Rodney Livingstone
- Preface by Michael Löwy
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 374g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Georg Lukács (1885-1971) was a Hungarian Marxist philosopher and literary critic. Most scholars consider him to be the founder of the tradition of Western Marxism. He contributed the ideas of reification and class consciousness to Marxist philosophy and theory, and his literary criticism was influential in thinking about realism and about the novel as a literary genre. He served briefly as Hungary's Minister of Culture following the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
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