Historical materialism and cultural reconstruction: a new Marxist approach to the study of cultural history

Abstract

This study investigates the convergence of historical materialism and cultural reconstruction, presenting a novel Marxist framework for cultural history research. By leveraging a comprehensive dataset that includes classical Marxist texts, contemporary scholarly interpretations, and empirical data from historical archives and sociological surveys, the research adopts an interdisciplinary approach integrating historical analysis, cultural theory, and quantitative methods. The analytical framework is rooted in historical materialism, operationalized via mathematical models and statistical techniques to quantitatively evaluate the influence of material conditions on cultural phenomena. Qualitative thematic analysis uncovers pivotal themes such as material determinism, cultural hegemony, and resistance, while quantitative analyses—comprising regression, time series, and factor analysis—provide empirical validation of the interplay between material conditions and cultural transformation. The findings elucidate the mechanisms through which material conditions mold cultural formations, underscoring the utility of Marxist theory in reinterpreting cultural history through an interdisciplinary perspective.