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Cultural Hegemony

Synopsis Marx and Engels:

Marx and Engles speculates on classes and their conception of themselves. More specifically it is elaborated how, trough rationalization, historical and philosophical references it is possible for the ruling class to justify and argue for their dominancy. Opposing the ruling class is, in cases, is the gathering of a revolutionary class, which, if successful, manages to gather opinions on a broader basis than of the ruling class. Therefore, the authors argues, clashes between ruling class and non-ruling class constantly become more radical.

Synopsis Gramsci: