The Ontology of Historical Materialism for the 21st Century (Revised & Expanded): Exploring Labour, Language, Communication and Social Change

The Origins of Historical Materialism explores the early influences and historical context, including key works like the Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844 and The German Ideology. This section provides a foundation for understanding the development of historical materialism.

In the Development by Marx and Engels, significant texts such as The Communist Manifesto, The 11th Thesis on Feuerbach, The Grundrisse, and Das Kapital are discussed, highlighting their contributions to dialectical materialism. This section delves into how Marx and Engels shaped the theory.

The Critical Reception and Counterarguments section examines the critiques and defenses of Marx and Engels' theories, including perspectives from Lenin and Trotsky. This part provides a balanced view of the debates surrounding historical materialism.

Post-World War II Developments analyze the evolution of theories of imperialism, conflict, cooperation, and the legacy of historical materialism. This section looks at how the theory adapted and evolved in the post-war context.

The contributions of Georgy Luk塶s and Antonio Gramsci are investigated, focusing on concepts like reification, totality, organic intellectuals, and hegemony. This section highlights their significant impact on Marxist theory.

The role of Language and Communication in historical materialism is explored, including contributions from Ernesto "Che" Guevara, Noam Chomsky, and Jgen Habermas. This part examines how language influences and is influenced by historical materialism.

Chomsky and Habermas delve into their theories, such as Chomsky's universal grammar and Habermas's theory of communicative action, and their integration with historical materialism. This section bridges linguistic theories with Marxist thought.

The Violence and Change section discusses the ontology of violence, its role in social change, and the perspectives of thinkers like Ludwig Wittgenstein. This part addresses the complex relationship between violence and societal transformation.

Conflict Resolution offers strategies for overcoming challenges and resolving conflicts, integrating insights from various theorists. This section provides practical approaches to dealing with social and political conflicts.

Historical and Dialectical Materialism in the 21st Century presents the dialectical process as a cognitive integration mechanism, supported by genetics and neurological research. This part looks at the modern scientific support for dialectical materialism.

Praxis and Agents of Change highlights the role of praxis in historical materialism and the response of agents to violence, with a focus on the Chilean road to socialism and the Frente Amplio. This section emphasizes the practical application of theory in contemporary movements.

The Final Words conclude with reflections on the path forward, challenges, opportunities, and the role of agents of change. This final section offers a forward-looking perspective on the future of historical materialism.