Antonio Gramsci
Antonio Gramsci was an Italian Marxist philosopher, journalist, and political theorist, best known for his theories on cultural hegemony and the role of intellectuals in society. Born in 1891, Gramsci was a founding member of the Italian Communist Party and was imprisoned by Mussolini's fascist regime for his political activities. During his incarceration, he wrote extensively, producing the 'Prison Notebooks,' where he explored the relationships between power, culture, and ideology. Gramsci's work has had a lasting impact on political thought and continues to influence contemporary debates on democracy, social justice, and the role of civil society.
Born on Jan 22, 1891 (134 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 32,559 | $2,700,000 | 1,295$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 32,559 | $2,700,000 | 1,295$ |
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United Kingdom:
Antonio Gramsci developed the idea of cultural hegemony, which helps explain how certain ways of knowing rise to global dominance.
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Paraguay:
Celeste Amarilla recalled the words of Italian thinker Antonio Gramsci regarding the indifference of voters.
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Spain:
Antonio Gramsci is referenced as a significant figure in the political understanding of Buttigieg's father.
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Slovenia:
Antonio Gramsci's metaphor of interregnum is used to describe the current crisis period.
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Iraq:
Antonio Gramsci's concept of cultural hegemony is referenced in the critique of post-2003 Iraqi politics.
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Ireland:
Antonio Gramsci is a classical thinker often cited by Michael D Higgins.
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Dominican Republic:
Antonio Gramsci wrote about the crisis of old and new in his Prison Notebooks.
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Spain:
Gramsci, a communist intellectual who died in Mussolini's prisons, explained how ideas conquer power before votes.
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Norway:
Antonio Gramsci was an Italian communist politician and philosopher whose ideas influenced the American conservative movement.
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Slovenia:
Antonio Gramsci is referenced for his description of the chaotic state of the world during periods of transition.
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