Class Quote by Moses Hess
“The race struggle is the primal one, and the class struggle secondary. The last dominating race is the German.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Holy History of Mankind, 1841
The quote argues that biological race conflicts dominate over class conflicts, and that the German race will ultimately prevail.
In simple terms: Race conflict is primary, class conflict secondary, Germans will dominate.
Recognize how race narratives can overshadow class analysis.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- historical analysis
- education
- media commentary
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does emphasizing race over class affect social movements?
- What are the risks of claiming a race will dominate?
This view ignores the complexity of class dynamics and the danger of racial determinism.