History and Class Consciousness: Studies in Marxist Dialectics (English Version)

• Author: Georg Lukács

• Category: Classics

• Publisher: Aakar Books

• Language: English

• First Publication Year: 2016

• Publication Year: 2023

• Edition: 2nd Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 356

• ISBN: 978-93-50024-12-6

About the Book:

• Georg Lukács presents an in-depth analysis of the relationship between history and class consciousness, drawing on the ideas of Rosa Luxemburg and Vladimir Lenin.

• The book discusses Marx's theory of consciousness and the idea that the proletariat (working class) recognizes its own role in dissolving the existing social order.

• Theory, as described by Lukács, is the intellectual expression of the revolutionary process itself, evolving as each stage of the process becomes a conscious step forward.

• The text asserts that theory is not a mere abstraction but an active, evolving tool for revolution, making each stage of the Marxist dialectic visible and usable for further development.

• It argues that class consciousness is essential for understanding how social change occurs and how the working class can advance towards revolutionary action.

• The book is considered indispensable for anyone interested in Marxist theory and the philosophy of history, particularly in the context of the 20th century.

• History and Class Consciousness is recognized as one of the most significant Marxist philosophical works of the 20th century, providing insights into social structures and revolutionary theory.