Louis Althusser
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Louis Althusser was a French Marxist philosopher whose ideas on ideology and the role of state apparatuses have had a significant impact on contemporary Marxist thought. His distinction between repressive and ideological state apparatuses provides a framework for understanding how power operates in society through both coercive and ideological means.
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Louis Althusser expressed admiration for Mao's revolutionary efforts.
Vor 60 Jahren beginnt Maos KulturrevolutionNeue Zürcher Zeitung·
Switzerland· 2026-05-29
Switzerland· 2026-05-29
Louis Althusser is noted for his critiques of Engels' work in the context of Marxist theory.
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Paraguay· 2025-11-10
Paraguay· 2025-11-10
Louis Althusser praised Marx for his strong critical enthusiasm and meticulous spirit.
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China· 2025-10-06
China· 2025-10-06
Louis Althusser categorized state instruments into repressive and ideological state apparatuses.
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Indonesia· 2025-08-20
Indonesia· 2025-08-20
