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“Common sense is a chaotic aggregate of disparate conceptions, and one can find there anything that one like.”

Quote by Antonio Gramsci

Book:Selections from the Prison Notebooks

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Selections from the Prison Notebooks

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Antonio Gramsci

Antonio Gramsci, born on January 22, 1891, and died on April 27, 1937, was an Italian politician, philosopher, and writer. He was a prominent figure in the Italian Communist movement and is known for his unique theoretical contributions and profound analysis of cultural, political, and social issues. more

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