The Philosophers have only interpreted the world in various ways. The point however is to change it (Engraved upon his tomb)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Philosophers interpret the world; the real task is to change it.
- In plain terms
- Think, but act to transform reality.
- What can you take from it?
- Combine theory with action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is interpretation enough?
- How can ideas be turned into action?
Another view
Interpretation can be valuable on its own.
More from Karl Marx
The oppressed are allowed once every few years to decide which particular representatives of the oppressing class are to represent and repress them.
Permalink to quote #67 The product of mental labor - science - always stands far below its value, because the labor-time necessary to reproduce it has no relation at all to the labor…
Permalink to quote #69 Sell a man a fish he eats for a day, teach a man to fish and you've ruined a wonderful business opportunity.
Permalink to quote #66
Related quotes
The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it.
Karl MarxKarl Marx quote #10 You gotta give them hope.
Harvey MilkHarvey Milk quote #2 Don't waste time mourning - Organize!
Joe HillJoe Hill quote #2