Stewart, A. B.R. (2009) Althusser's structuralism and a theory of class. Critique: Journal of Socialist Theory, 36(3), pp. 421-443. (doi: 10.1080/03017600802434524)
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Abstract
Structural Marxism avoids many of the reductionist tendencies within Marxism. However, its lack of a theory of class means that it can be viewed as a form of ‘mechanism’. A reinterpretation of structural Marxism and Sartre in light of a subject/object dialectic creates a synthesis of the two. The synthesis shows how structural Marxism gives classes their form but does not completely determine their function. Sartre's work provides a better understanding of function. Finally, the synthesi also managed to overcome problems within Poulantzas's theory of class at the state level, which was based on an incorrect assumption that there is a direct link between economic and political actors.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Stewart, Dr Alasdair |
Authors: | Stewart, A. B.R. |
Subjects: | J Political Science > JC Political theory |
College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Urban Studies |
Journal Name: | Critique: Journal of Socialist Theory |
ISSN: | 0301-7605 |
ISSN (Online): | 1939-9138 |
Published Online: | 07 May 2009 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2008 Critique |
First Published: | First published in Critique: Journal of Socialist Theory 36(3):421-443 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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