| Summary: | Georg Lukács' 'History and Class Consciousness' is a seminal work in Marxist philosophy, exploring the dialectical relationship between history and class consciousness. The book is a collection of essays originally published in 1923, addressing key Marxist concepts and critiquing the reification of social relations under capitalism. Lukács aims to redefine Marxist theory by integrating Hegelian dialectics, emphasizing the role of totality and class consciousness in revolutionary praxis. This edition, edited by Eduardo Sartelli, includes comprehensive notes and a prologue discussing Lukács' philosophical and political positions. The work is intended for scholars and students of Marxist theory, philosophy, and political science, providing a critical examination of the intersections between philosophy, politics, and history.
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