Ideology is a multifaceted concept with diverse interpretations that can be categorized into neutral and critical approaches. A coherent understanding of ideology relies on distinguishing valuable insights from irrelevancies within these frameworks. Marx's contributions to the theory of ideology are particularly significant, prominently reflected in texts such as The German Ideology and the Preface to the Contribution to the Critique of Political Economy. These works have shaped the discourse surrounding ideology, while Marx’s analysis of commodity fetishism in Capital further enriches this examination.
Ideology can refer to a wide range of meanings, roughly grouped into neutral and critical approaches. Understanding these can help clarify its value or irrelevance.
Marx’s conception of ideology, while complex, is one of the most significant and influential. Two of his works have shaped its discussion: The German Ideology and the Preface to the Contribution to the Critique of Political Economy.
The texts of Marx mark key moments in his critique of philosophy and in the evolution of ideological understanding. They opened the theoretical space for ongoing debate.
Marx's discussion of 'The Fetishistic Character of the Commodity and its Secret' in Capital adds further depth to his complex account of ideology.
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