Ideology and Utopia
Book • 1936
"Ideology and Utopia" explores how ideologies and utopias shape thought and society.
Mannheim examines the relationship between knowledge and social structure, arguing that ideas are always situated within specific historical and social contexts.
He introduces the concept of "relationism," emphasizing the importance of understanding perspectives in relation to one another.
The book distinguishes between ideologies, which defend the status quo, and utopias, which envision alternative futures.
Mannheim seeks to develop a sociology of knowledge that can analyze these perspectives objectively.
His work remains influential in sociology and political theory, contributing to discussions on ideology, power, and social change.
Mannheim examines the relationship between knowledge and social structure, arguing that ideas are always situated within specific historical and social contexts.
He introduces the concept of "relationism," emphasizing the importance of understanding perspectives in relation to one another.
The book distinguishes between ideologies, which defend the status quo, and utopias, which envision alternative futures.
Mannheim seeks to develop a sociology of knowledge that can analyze these perspectives objectively.
His work remains influential in sociology and political theory, contributing to discussions on ideology, power, and social change.
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Ideology and Utopia – Karl Mannheim
