Education in Gramsci as a historical result of social relations and its proximity to Hegelian and Marxian thought

Abstract

Considering the context of the 20th century and the ascent of totalitarian regimes, it is clear how work conditions and human freedom were depreciated during this period. This essay aims to investigate Gramsci’s analysis of that event to understand how he is connected to a philosophical tradition, which helps him think about his social context and, consequently, education. To achieve these objectives, we delineated similarities between Gramscian, Marxian, and Hegelian thought to compare and relate critical concepts of each philosopher, such as critique, ideology, intellectual, and history. In view of these analyses, we conclude it is plausible to indicate a proximity between Gramscian thought and the Hegel and Marx philosophies in favor of showing why Gramsci’s view of education is the means of changing the world.