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The Philosophy of Praxis

The Philosophy of Praxis

Marx, Lukacs and the Frankfurt School

by Andrew Feenberg
Paperback
Publication Date: 19/08/2014

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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.
ISBN:
9781781681725
9781781681725
Category:
Social & political philosophy
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
19-08-2014
Language:
English
Publisher:
Verso Books
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
270
Dimensions (mm):
229x152x15mm
Weight:
0.44kg

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