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I Hate the Indifferent
Translated by Mina Shehata
Antonio Gramsci’s powerful political and philosophical manifesto condemning indifference and passive neutrality, arguing that indifference is the dead weight of history and urging active civic responsibility and engagement.
About this book
Published by Takween Publishing, "I Hate the Indifferent" by the renowned Italian philosopher and political theorist Antonio Gramsci is a passionate call to civic engagement and moral action. Written during a period of intense political upheaval, Gramsci launches a scathing critique against neutrality, passivity, and political apathy. He argues that indifference is "the dead weight of history"—a destructive force that enables tyranny and injustice to flourish by default. Gramsci insists that living means taking a side, urging individuals to accept their social responsibility, participate in public life, and resist the quiet acceptance of systemic oppression.
Why read it?
It is a brief yet remarkably potent manifesto that challenges moral passivity, encouraging readers to recognize their personal responsibility in shaping society and standing up against injustice.
Who is it for?
Students of political science, philosophy, sociology, activists, human rights advocates, and general readers interested in classical political thought and civic responsibility.
Book details
Language
ar
ISBN-13
9789921775952
Page count
168
Age rating
General