Maurice Dobb

Maurice Dobb was a British economist and Marxist scholar known for his work on historical materialism, which examines how material conditions and economic factors shape societal development and human behavior. He argued that economic structures, particularly modes of production, influence social relations and cultural practices. Dobb emphasized the importance of class struggle and the role of capitalism in historical change. His analysis helped expand the understanding of Marxist theory beyond simple economic determinism, integrating a nuanced view of history that considers the interplay of economics, politics, and social forces.