History and Class Consciousness

The book explores the interplay between Hegel's philosophy and Marx's theories, particularly focusing on class consciousness and its implications for Bolshevism. It played a pivotal role in shaping Western Marxism and is recognized for its influential ideas, though it faced condemnation in the Soviet Union. Lukács later distanced himself from the book, acknowledging a misinterpretation of Hegelian alienation. Additionally, the concept of reification in Heidegger's work may reflect the impact of Lukács's analysis, though this connection is debated.