Benjamin's analysis of history often referenced what kind of materialism?
Absolute Materialism
Historical Materialism
Dialectical Materialism
Cultural Materialism
Answer
Historical materialism, as referenced in Benjamin's analysis, is a theoretical framework which posits that underlying social, political, and economic forces drive historical development. This means that the material conditions and productive capacities of a society, rather than abstract ideals or individual actions alone, determine the course of history.
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