Becoming Quote by Antonio Gramsci
“Common sense is not something rigid and stationary, but is in continuous transformation, becoming enriched with scientific notions and philosophical opinions that have entered into common circulation. 'Common sense' is the folklore of philosophy and always stands midway between folklore proper (folklore as it is normally understood) and the philosophy, science, and economics of the scientists. Common sense creates the folklore of the future, a relatively rigidified phase of popular knowledge in a given time and place.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Selections from the Prison Notebooks, 1929
Common sense evolves, blending everyday beliefs with scientific and philosophical ideas, shaping future popular knowledge.
In simple terms: Common sense changes with new ideas.
Key Takeaway
Stay open to evolving ideas.
Themes
knowledge
philosophy
science
culture
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- education
- public discourse
- policy making
- media analysis
Key Concepts
epistemology
social construction
Questions to Reflect On
- How does modern science reshape everyday beliefs?
- What role does folklore play in shaping knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Rigid views can resist change.
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