Bias Quote by Louis Althusser
““There is no such thing as an innocent reading, we must ask what reading we are guilty of.””
About This Quote
Source Book: *Reading Capital* by Louis Althusser, 1965
Reading is never neutral; every act of reading carries ideological implications, so we must examine our own biases and the power structures they support.
In simple terms: Reading always has an agenda; question your own biases.
Key Takeaway
Critically assess what you read and why.
Themes
ideology
critical theory
reading
bias
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
intellectual
When to use this quote
- academic study
- media consumption
- political discourse
- personal reading habits
Key Concepts
hegemony
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions do you bring to a text?
- How can you recognize hidden biases in your reading?
A Different Perspective
Not all reading can be fully de‑ideologized; some biases are unconscious.
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