(1918–90), French philosopher. In giving a reinterpretation of traditional Marxism in the light of structuralist theories his work had a significant influence on literary and cultural theory.
Definition of Althusser, Louis in US English:
Althusser, Louis
proper nounˌält(h)o͞oˈsā
(1918–90), French philosopher. He reinterpreted traditional Marxism in the light of structuralist theories. Notable works: For Marx (1965) and Reading Capital (1970).