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Introduction. In the grand theatre of 20th-century philosophy, where thinkers donned the capes of intellectual superheroes, Louis Althusser stood out—not so much for his flamboyant cape, but for the depth and density of his thoughts. Born in Algeria in 1918, Althusser’s life and work were as complex and challenging as the times he lived through.
Nov 19, 2021 · Rather than being a contribution to “Althusser studies”, this chapter focuses on the impact of Althusser’s remarkable move for developing a dialectics of contemporary technoscience.
Quick Reference. (1918–1990) French Marxist philosopher, whose writings were widely influential in continental philosophy until he was declared insane. Born near Algiers, Althusser studied philosophy at the École Normale Supérieure in Paris, where he remained for the rest of his working life.
Introduction to Louis Althusser, Module on ISAs. L OUIS A LTHUSSER complicates Marx's understanding of the relation between base and superstructure by adding his concept of "ideological state apparatuses."
Introduction to Louis Althusser; Module on Ideology. L OUIS A LTHUSSER builds on the work of Jacques Lacan to understand the way ideology functions in society. He thus moves away from the earlier Marxist understanding of ideology.
Oct 5, 2023 · Louis Althusser was an influential French Marxist philosopher who developed a theory of ideology and state apparatus. His theory has gone on to have a major impact on social and cultural theory. Althusser’s theory presents the state as a tool in the service of ruling classes, rather than as a neutral entity.
"Ideology and Ideological State Apparatuses (Notes Towards an Investigation)" (French: "Idéologie et appareils idéologiques d'État (Notes pour une recherche)") is an essay by the French Marxist philosopher Louis Althusser. First published in 1970, it advances Althusser's conception and critique of ideology.
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