Both for the production on a mass scale of this communist…
“Both for the production on a mass scale of this communist consciousness, and for the success of the cause itself, the alteration of men on a mass scale is necessary, an alteration which can only take place in a practical movement, a revolution; this revolution is necessary, therefore, not only because the ruling class cannot be overthrown in any other way, but also because the class overthrowing it can only in a revolution succeed in ridding itself of all the muck of ages and become fitted to found society anew.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Mass transformation of consciousness requires practical revolutionary action to overthrow ruling class and rebuild society.
In simple terms: Revolution needed to change people and society.
Key Takeaway
Embrace collective action for systemic change.
Themes
revolution
class struggle
social change
mass consciousness
practical movement
Mood
determined
urgent
critical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political activism
- labor organizing
- community building
- educational campaigns
Key Concepts
dialectical materialism
historical materialism
social engineering
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals contribute within a revolution?
- What safeguards prevent new oppression?
A Different Perspective
Revolution alone may not address individual agency or ethical concerns.