Lkacs's Theory Of Consciousness

The picture shows a cell phone and its relation to Lukac’s concept of class-consciousness is our lack of understanding regarding its relations to the means of production. A cell phone serves as an intermediary source for communication but its routine use has removed its noumena. A cellphone consists of materials that derive from exploited peripheral countries. The consumer does not understand this relationship because its production markets its use as a commodity; this marketing creates a subjective perspective of the object. An object that has become part of our everyday rituals embodies the false consciousness we experience through out our everyday lives.

Lukacs provides a fascinating concept of mass manipulation through false consciousness. The inability to understand the relationship between commodities, history and its truth creates a sense of false consciousness. It is in this state of thought where material interests propel the actions of man. Uniformity masks the ability for man to consciously become aware of the effect of historical materialist forces. Rather than acknowledge the object for what it is, our use of it as a commodity creates exploitation. Our ability to create history does not mean we understand it. Lukacs describes history as the irrational rule of blind forces, which cannot be rationally understood (Lukacs, 2). Critical theory is at the basis of Lukacs explanation of class-consciousness. In critical theory class-consciousness can be described within a framework of the base affecting the super structure. A change in the base of will ultimately disrupt the pattern to the superstructure and historical forces will act accordingly.

The subjective interest between proletariats is significantly different than t...

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...-preservation relies on promoting salvation through the church (Adorno, 146). The purposeful nature of enlightenment became fascist because of its controlling desires. The knowledge that was once considered a tool manifested itself as a formidable demonstration of elitist power.

Louis Althusser

This picture shows an FIU logo that symbolizes the praxis of Althusser’s claim that the educational system serves as an ideological state apparatus. Schools play a large role in ideology because of its ability to mass manipulate society. In regards to higher education, it serves to validate the competency of individuals and indoctrinate their ideology onto its subjects. Schools influence is notable due to its permanent nature. Schools also work with government to provide a standard of education; and ultimately shapes the way children are conditioned through interpellation.