Arise Quote by Antonio Gramsci
“From the moment when a subordinate class becomes really independent and dominant, calling into being a new type of State, the need arises concretely, of building a new intellectual and moral order, i.e. a new type of society, and hence the need to elaborate the most universal concepts, the most refined and decisive ideological weapons.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Prison Notebooks, Volume I, 1929
When a formerly oppressed class gains power, it must create new ideas and moral frameworks to sustain its rule.
In simple terms: New rulers need new ideas and morals.
Key Takeaway
Develop clear, universal concepts to guide society.
Themes
politics
ideology
power
society
culture
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
theoretical
analytical
When to use this quote
- building political institutions
- educational reform
- media strategy
- policy drafting
Key Concepts
hegemony
intellectual leadership
social transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a new ruling class legitimize its authority?
- What role do education and media play in shaping ideology?
A Different Perspective
New ideas may clash with entrenched traditions and resistance.
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