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Social ontology and the past, present and future of critical theory: A critical reading of Georg Lukács and the Possibility of Critical Social Ontology
Dorahy, J. F.
Dorahy, J. F.
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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.
Keywords
social ontology, critical theory, marxism, Georg Lukács, paradigm of labour
Date
2023
Type
Journal article
Journal
Critical Horizons
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Volume
24
Issue
1
Page Range
76-87
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School of Philosophy
Faculty of Theology and Philosophy
Faculty of Theology and Philosophy
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Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access
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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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Open