Skip to content

Bourgeois Quote by Karl Radek

“The enmity of such a party towards Socialism does not mean that the members are only prejudiced against it because they do not know it; it means that they are possessed of bourgeois ideas, and wish to determine their policy accordingly.” quote by Karl Radek
Download Open image
“The enmity of such a party towards Socialism does not mean that the members are only prejudiced against it because they do not know it; it means that they are possessed of bourgeois ideas, and wish to determine their policy accordingly.”

Karl Radek

About This Quote

The quote argues that hostility toward socialism stems from entrenched bourgeois beliefs, not ignorance, implying a conscious ideological choice.

In simple terms: Hostility reflects bourgeois ideology, not ignorance.

Key Takeaway

Prejudice is ideologically driven.

Themes

Ideology Class Conflict Political Bias Socialism Bourgeois Thought

Mood

Critical Analytical

Type

Political Philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Political debates
  • Party platforms
  • Policy formation
  • Ideological education
  • Historical analysis

Key Concepts

Class Consciousness Political Motivation Ideological Determinism

Practical Applications

  • Political strategy
  • Ideological critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do people cling to opposing ideas despite evidence?
  • How does class background shape political attitudes?
5.0 out of 5 (6 ratings)

More by Karl Radek

Explore all 10 Karl Radek quotes

More Bourgeois quotes

Browse all 304 Bourgeois quotes