neo-Marxism
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Neo-Marxism is a broad term encompassing various philosophical and social theories that emerged from Marxism but diverged from orthodox interpretations, particularly after World War II. Western Marxism, a significant branch, developed in Europe and later the United States, focusing less on political practice and more on philosophical interpretations, especially concerning culture and history.123
Key figures like György Lukács, Antonio Gramsci, and the Frankfurt School (including Max Horkheimer, Theodor Adorno, and Herbert Marcuse) explored why socialist revolutions failed in the West and analyzed the success of capitalism. They critiqued modern society, technology's role, and the potential for ideological conformity. Analytical Marxism, another form, uses techniques from analytic philosophy and economics to examine Marxist theses.14356
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