Two Social Theory Responses- How does Lenin develop the ideas of Marx and Engels, How does Gramsci develop Lenin’s theory
1. How does Lenin develop the ideas of Marx and Engels with regard to (a) the state and (b) the transition to communism? Begin by summarizing Marx and Engels’ ideas.
2. How does Gramsci develop Lenin’s theory of (a) the state and (b) revolution by introducing such ideas as hegemony, ideology, civil society, war of movement vs. war of position? Begin by summarizing Lenin’s ideas.