Though Marxism is the dominant philosophical theory applied to class in
academia, its real-life inconsistencies, particularly stereotyping, have
troubling effects on working class studies. As a result of its
hegemony, alternative discourses have been effectively shut out of the
academic world. This critical work seeks to establish a new philosophy
of class, drawing on disciplines as diverse as sociology, cognitive
science, anthropology and psychology and applying a decidedly Weberian
hermeneutical lens. Topics covered include a detailed exploration of
Marxism, a review of working class literature, post-marxist theories of
class and the future of the field.
