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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.” quote by Karl Mannheim
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““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.””

Karl Mannheim

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.

Key Takeaway

Question the basis of beliefs.

Themes

philosophy politics epistemology

Mood

critical analytical

Type

theoretical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political discourse
  • academic debate
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

ideology truth error

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we differentiate lies from errors?
  • When is ideology constructive?
A Different Perspective

Ideologies can be useful despite imperfections.

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