In Defense of Lukács (Discerning Several Issues in Lukács's Philosophical Thought)

Author: Zhang Jixing
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: Lukács is one of the internationally renowned contemporary thinkers of Hungary and one of the most influential Marxist theorists of the 20th century. His book "History and Class Consciousness," published in 1923, caused significant repercussions and lasting controversy internationally. This book provides a comprehensive review and critique of the philosophical thought of the Hungarian philosopher Lukács. Given the long-standing atmosphere of indifferent or critical theoretical discourse surrounding Lukács in China, the author proposes arguments in favor of Lukács from fundamental aspects. Lukács is one of the internationally renowned contemporary thinkers of Hungary and one of the most influential Marxist theorists of the 20th century. His book "History and Class Consciousness," published in 1923, caused significant repercussions and lasting controversy internationally. The author of this book meticulously examines a series of controversial issues and focal points surrounding Lukács' philosophical thought within domestic academia, based on Lukács' original works and combining his thought with the historical conditions of his practical activities. It not only actively affirms his pioneering theoretical explorations but also fully evaluates Lukács' historical status, while also providing a specific analysis of certain errors in his exploratory process. Given the long-standing atmosphere of indifferent or critical theoretical discourse surrounding Lukács in China, the author proposes arguments in favor of Lukács from fundamental aspects. The appendix of this book translates or compiles papers by foreign scholars, Lukács' foreign-language works, and bibliographies of translated books, as well as bibliographies of papers and works by Chinese scholars on Lukács' thought, which are of great reference value for the study of Lukács and contemporary foreign Marxism.