The point of modernity is to live a life without illusions while not becoming disillusioned.
Antonio Gramsci Quotes
Pessimism of the spirit; optimism of the will.
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| Birth: | 22nd January, 1891 |
| Death: | 27th April, 1937 |
| Nationality: | Italian |
| Profession: | Philosopher, Politician, Writer |
About
Antonio Gramsci was born in Ales, on the island of Sardinia. He was an Italian Marxist theoretician and politician. He wrote on political theory, sociology and linguistics. He was a founding member and one-time leader of the Communist Party of Italy and was imprisoned by Benito Mussolini's Fascist regime. Gramsci is best known for his theory of cultural hegemony, which describes how states use cultural institutions to maintain power in capitalist societies.
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