cross-posted from: https://hexbear.net/post/2858492

I think I understand the simple model of base and superstructure (but that was Gramsci’s model)

The simple use of quantitative to qualitative change, and vice versa

The simple fact that contradictions can exist in a society, manifesting in the form of problems, which are symptoms of its economic systems…

I don’t think its about thesis + anti-thesis -> synthesis.

I think its about one economic class, like capitalist to feudal lord, dominating over one class, and absorbing its birthmark attributes, before surpassing its birthmarks overall…

Or as if a capitalist upon its created proletariat, not only ruling over them, but co-opting or destroying any of its measures

To me, its about who the ruling most HEGEMONIC class is, and how it operates…

Other than that, I don’t know how else to apply it, let alone know if its somewhat broadly accurate…

Correct me if I’m wrong, if not elaborate on what ye mean?

  • redtea@lemmygrad.ml
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    3 days ago

    Good question. But very broad! Sounds like you’ve got the essentials sorted. What do mean by ‘broader analysis of society’? If you give me something a little more specific I might be able to run through an analysis with you to show you how I’d do it. (Depending on the topic!) I could give you some quotes relating to what I interpret as ‘broader … society’ but it’ll be very abstract.