| Summary: | Christopher Caudwell's work explores the decline of bourgeois culture through a Marxist lens. Known for his critical literary approach, Caudwell sought to integrate the fields of modern culture using dialectical materialism. His key contribution to Marxist aesthetics is the theory that literature serves to expand human consciousness and freedom. Caudwell's analysis critiques the capitalist exaltation of individualism over social connections, which he argues obscures true social relations of dominance and submission. Through his writings, he aims to reveal these hidden relationships and promote the creation of a socialist society. His work remains influential in understanding cultural and social dynamics, providing insights into the function of art and literature in human life.
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