Rome, March 7 — Myth and Utopia. Georges Sorel was very clear about this distinction. The first is a complex of images capable of acting on instinct to release action in this way, in short, a mobilizing idea capable of moving history. The second, on the other hand, is theory, an intellectual representation, an ideal scheme to discuss but which is not feasible and has no effect on action. The French philosopher made this distinction to criticize …
Rome, March 7 — Myth and Utopia. Georges Sorel was very clear about this distinction. The first is a complex of images capable of acting on instinct to release action in this way, in short, a mobilizing idea capable of moving history. The second, on the other hand, is theory, an intellectual representation, an ideal scheme to discuss but which is not feasible and has no effect on action. The French philosopher made this distinction to criticize …