Social ontology and the past, present and future of critical theory: A critical reading of Georg Lukács and the Possibility of Critical Social Ontology

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Dorahy, J. F.. (2023). Social ontology and the past, present and future of critical theory: A critical reading of Georg Lukács and the Possibility of Critical Social Ontology. Critical Horizons. 24(1), pp. 76-87. https://doi.org/10.1080/14409917.2023.2195803
AuthorsDorahy, J. F.
Abstract

In both continental and analytical philosophy, social ontology has emerged as a particularly lively and increasingly sophisticated area of debate. This essay explores the potential contribution that social-ontological thinking can make to the continued development of critical theory via a critical reading of Georg Lukács and the Possibility of Critical Social Ontology – a collection of essays edited by Michael J. Thompson and published by Brill as part of the Studies in Critical Social Sciences series. The essay argues that whilst social ontology as such no doubt offers a fruitful avenue for contemporary critical theory, the later philosophy of Georg Lukács represents an untenable and antiquated theoretical resource for such endeavours. The conceptual and systematic barriers to the revitalisation of the late Lukács are explored with specific reference to Lukács’ specific interpretation of the paradigm of labour and, closely related to this, his philosophy of history.

Keywordssocial ontology; critical theory; marxism; Georg Lukács; paradigm of labour
Year2023
JournalCritical Horizons
Journal citation24 (1), pp. 76-87
PublisherTaylor & Francis
ISSN1440-9917
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/14409917.2023.2195803
Scopus EID2-s2.0-85158898456
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Online01 May 2023
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Deposited19 Jul 2023
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