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The Unconscious Will to Architecture in Marx

The Unconscious Will to Architecture in Marx

Lahiji, Nadir

Hardcover

Series: Routledge Research in Architecture

PhilosophyGeneral ArchitectureSocial Movements

PREORDER - Expected ship date November 2, 2026

ISBN10: 1041393814
ISBN13: 9781041393818
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Nov 2 2026
Pages: 142
Language: English

The Unconscious Will to Architecture in Marx offers a groundbreaking reinterpretation of Marx's intellectual legacy, challenging orthodox readings of his famous 'base and superstructure' thesis.

By delving into the architectural metaphor embedded in Marx's work, this book uncovers the profound influence of German Idealism and epistemological traditions on his thought. It invites readers to explore Marx not merely as an economist but as a philosopher deeply rooted in the tradition of classical German philosophy, offering fresh insights into his scientific theory and literary style. This book provides analysis of Marx's architectural unconscious, drawing on the works of Ludovico Silva, Tom Rockmore, and Kōjin Karatani to illuminate the constructivist foundations of Marx's epistemology. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how Kant's notion of architectonics and Hegel's concept of unconscious spirit shaped Marx's antifoundationalism. By bridging psychoanalytical theory with Marx's materialism, the book redefines the 'base-superstructure' model, offering a nuanced perspective that moves beyond economic determinism to highlight the interplay of ideology, exchange, and unconscious agency.

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