Louis Althusser
Louis Althusser was a French Marxist philosopher who is best known for his work on ideology and his contributions to Marxist theory. He was a leading intellectual in the French Communist Party and his ideas have had a significant influence on contemporary philosophy and social theory.
Books
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1. For Marx
"For Marx" is a collection of essays that delve into the complexities of Marxist theory, aiming to rejuvenate and redefine Marxist philosophy in the context of the 20th century. The book critically examines existing interpretations of Marxism while introducing the concept of "theoretical practice." The author argues for the scientific rigor of Marxist thought and emphasizes the importance of ideology's role in political struggles. Through a structuralist approach, the work seeks to distance itself from humanist and economistic readings of Marxism, advocating for a return to the foundational texts and insisting on the revolutionary potential embedded in rigorous theoretical analysis.
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