Critical Theory, Marxism, and Modernity
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"Critical Theory, Marxism, and Modernity" is a scholarly work by Douglas Kellner that examines the development and relevance of Marxist and critical theory traditions in analyzing the structures and crises of modern and contemporary society.
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Target entity: Critical Theory, Marxism, and Modernity Context triple: [Douglas Kellner, notableWork, Critical Theory, Marxism, and Modernity]
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A.
The Decomposition of Marxism
The Decomposition of Marxism is a 1908 work by French theorist Georges Sorel that critically examines and challenges orthodox Marxist doctrine, helping to shape later revolutionary syndicalist and anti-determinist thought.
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B.
The Ethical Dimensions of Marxist Thought
The Ethical Dimensions of Marxist Thought is a scholarly work by Cornel West that explores the moral and philosophical foundations and implications of Marxist theory.
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C.
Making Sense of Marx
Making Sense of Marx is a major work of political philosophy by Jon Elster that offers a rigorous, analytical reconstruction and critique of Karl Marx’s theories.
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D.
A New Critique of Theoretical Thought
A New Critique of Theoretical Thought is a major philosophical work by Dutch philosopher Herman Dooyeweerd that presents his reformational critique of Western theoretical thought and develops his influential modal theory of reality.
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E.
Karl Marx's Theory of History: A Defence
Karl Marx's Theory of History: A Defence is a seminal work by G.A. Cohen that rigorously reconstructs and defends Marx’s historical materialism using the tools of analytic philosophy.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Critical Theory, Marxism, and Modernity Target entity description: "Critical Theory, Marxism, and Modernity" is a scholarly work by Douglas Kellner that examines the development and relevance of Marxist and critical theory traditions in analyzing the structures and crises of modern and contemporary society.
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A.
The Decomposition of Marxism
The Decomposition of Marxism is a 1908 work by French theorist Georges Sorel that critically examines and challenges orthodox Marxist doctrine, helping to shape later revolutionary syndicalist and anti-determinist thought.
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B.
The Ethical Dimensions of Marxist Thought
The Ethical Dimensions of Marxist Thought is a scholarly work by Cornel West that explores the moral and philosophical foundations and implications of Marxist theory.
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C.
Making Sense of Marx
Making Sense of Marx is a major work of political philosophy by Jon Elster that offers a rigorous, analytical reconstruction and critique of Karl Marx’s theories.
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D.
A New Critique of Theoretical Thought
A New Critique of Theoretical Thought is a major philosophical work by Dutch philosopher Herman Dooyeweerd that presents his reformational critique of Western theoretical thought and develops his influential modal theory of reality.
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E.
Karl Marx's Theory of History: A Defence
Karl Marx's Theory of History: A Defence is a seminal work by G.A. Cohen that rigorously reconstructs and defends Marx’s historical materialism using the tools of analytic philosophy.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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scholarly work ⓘ |
| academicDiscipline |
cultural studies
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philosophy ⓘ sociology ⓘ |
| aimsTo | update Marxist and critical theory for contemporary conditions ⓘ |
| analyzes |
historical development of Marxist traditions
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historical development of critical theory traditions ⓘ |
| author | Douglas Kellner ⓘ |
| critiques |
capitalist modernity
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forms of domination in modern societies ⓘ |
| examines |
crisis tendencies of modern societies
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relation between modernity and capitalism ⓘ relevance of Marxism for modernity ⓘ relevance of critical theory for modernity ⓘ |
| fieldOfStudy |
critical social theory
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modern social theory ⓘ political philosophy ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
crises of contemporary society
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crises of modern society ⓘ development of Marxist theory ⓘ development of critical theory ⓘ structures of contemporary society ⓘ structures of modern society ⓘ |
| genre |
non-fiction
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philosophy ⓘ social theory ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
Marxist
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critical-theoretical ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
researchers in social theory
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scholars ⓘ students ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Marxism
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contemporary society ⓘ critical theory ⓘ modernity ⓘ |
| theoreticalFramework |
Frankfurt School
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surface form:
Frankfurt School critical theory
Western Marxism ⓘ social critique ⓘ |
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