Neo Marxism

Question 1

Why do Neo Marx criticise Traditional Marx

Answer 1

Too deterministic

Question 2

What does Gramsci argue role of religion is

Answer 2

Dual consciousness

Question 3

What is dual consciousness

Answer 3

Partly influenced by r.c. Ideology as social institutions promote it. Also direct experience exploitation. Partly see through capitalist system without rejecting it
Reciprocal Relationship

Question 4

What does Maduro argue

Answer 4

Religion can be revolutionary

Question 5

Example to support religion being revolutionary

Answer 5

Liberation Theology, until recent decades Catholic Church Latin America sided with bourgeoise and right wing military dictatorships, little support opposition.
Catholic priests began speaking up for the poor

Question 6

Evaluation

Answer 6

Religion has overthrown communism: Poland 1990s ruling communist party overthrown by Roman Catholic Church

Question 7

Conclusion of Marxist

Answer 7

Successfully explains the role of religion in some societies at some times, but does not explain all societies, all the time.
Not necessarily expression r.c ideology or revolutionary political force although sometimes acts in this way