György Lukács

Hungarian philosopher and literary critic

György Lukács - Hungarian philosopher and literary critic
Born

April 13th, 1885
140 years ago

Died

June 4th, 1971
54 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Hungary

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Born in 1885 in Hungary, a significant philosophical figure primarily associated with Marxist theory and aesthetics. Contributed to the field of literary criticism, emphasizing the relationship between literature and society. Engaged in cultural and political debates, shaping the theoretical understanding of realism in literature. His work 'History and Class Consciousness' is considered essential in Marxist philosophy. Later, he became involved in Hungarian politics and cultural life during the post-World War II period.

Authored 'History and Class Consciousness'

Influenced Marxist literary theory

Contributed to the development of aesthetic theory

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