History and Class Consciousness

Exploring the intersection of Marxism and Hegelian philosophy, this influential work delves into class consciousness and offers a philosophical defense of Bolshevism. Written by György Lukács in 1923, it played a pivotal role in the development of Western Marxism, though it faced condemnation in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Lukács later distanced himself from the ideas presented, acknowledging a misunderstanding of alienation. The book's impact on later philosophical thought, including its potential influence on Heidegger, remains a topic of debate.