Logic Quote by Zygmunt Bauman
“The rationality of the ruled is always the weapon of the rulers.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Liquid Modernity", 2000
He claims that the rationality of the governed serves the rulers’ interests.
In simple terms: Governed rationality benefits rulers.
Key Takeaway
Question how rationality is used.
Themes
power
politics
rationality
society
Mood
critical
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political analysis
- social activism
- education curricula
Key Concepts
critical theory
social control
political philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does rationality empower the ruled?
- What alternatives exist to this dynamic?
A Different Perspective
Rationality can also empower citizens.
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