What is Lukács' theory of reification?
It is a theory of gravity
It is a theory of evolution
It deals with objectification of social relations
It is a theory of relativity
Answer
Georg Lukács' theory of reification deals with objectification of social relations. Theory argues that in capitalist societies, human relationships become impersonal and reified, or turned into things. This is because capitalism is based on the commodification of everything, including human labor. As a result, people are treated as commodities and their labor is exploited for profit. This objectification of social relations alienates people from each other and from themselves.
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