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104 | Does History Have a Repetition Compulsion?

What's Left of Philosophy

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History as Drama: Repetition and Conflict

This chapter examines the concept of history as a theatrical performance, highlighting the distinction between narrative and reality. It analyzes the theme of repetition through a Marxist lens, revealing how ongoing class struggles and crises shape modern democracy and its vulnerabilities.

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