The philosophy of praxis : Marx, Lukács, and the Frankfurt School
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The philosophy of praxis : Marx, Lukács, and the Frankfurt School
Verso, 2014
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Lukács, Marx and the sources of critical theory
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Originally published: Totowa, N.J. : Rowman and Littlefield, 1981, under the title: Lukács, Marx and the sources of critical theory
Includes bibliographical references and index
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The early Marx called for the "realization of philosophy" through revolution. Revolution thus becomes a critical philosophical concept for Marxism, a view elaborated in the later praxis philosophies of Lukacs, and the Frankfurt School. These philosophers argue that fundamental philosophical problems are, in reality, social problems abstractly conceived. This argument has two implications: on the one hand, philosophical problems are significant insofar as they reflect real social contradictions; on the other hand, philosophy cannot resolve the problems it identifies because only social revolution can eliminate their causes.
Realizing Philosophy traces the evolution of this argument in the writings of Marx, Lukacs, Adorno and Marcuse. This reinterpretation of the philosophy of praxis shows its continuing relevance to contemporary discussions in Marxist political theory, continental philosophy and science and technology studies.
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