The text analyzes the theoretical and practical interpretations of the Brazilian reality, particularly based on some of Gramsci's concepts: meaning of civil society, interrelationship between infrastructure and superstructure, organic intellectuals' role, participation of both the social classes and sectors of the organized society, control of public policies, and cultural dimension. Such analysis is done using concepts extracted from Gramsci's publications and from a group of interpreters. The application of his legacy and the dialogue with other lines of thought were taken into consideration.
Civil society; Historic segment; Organic intellectuals; Democracy; Capitalism crisis
