Ideology Quote by Karl Mannheim
““ideology signifies a phenomenon intermediate between a simple lie at one pole, and an error, which is the result of a distorted and faulty conceptual apparatus, at the other.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Ideology and Utopia, 1929
Ideology sits between deliberate falsehood and an error caused by flawed thinking, highlighting its ambiguous nature.
In simple terms: Ideology is partly false, partly mistaken.
Question the basis of beliefs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- academic debate
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we differentiate lies from errors?
- When is ideology constructive?
Ideologies can be useful despite imperfections.