Neo Marxist

Question 1

Bloch (1959)

Answer 1

Claimed that religion had a ‘dual character’ as it had both positive and negative affects of social change - could be seen as a conservative force or a ‘principle of hope’ that could inspire the proletariat to revolt in the most extreme circumstances

Question 2

Gramsci (1971)

Answer 2

Claimed that although the church played its part in claiming the cultural hememony ( dominant set of beliefs) that it benefitted the ruling class, it could also inspire social change.