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Utopianism is probably a necessary social device for generating the superhuman efforts without which no major revolution
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"Utopianism is probably a necessary social device for generating the superhuman efforts without which no major revolution is achieved"

- Eric Hobsbawm

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This quote by Eric Hobsbawm suggests that utopianism is a necessary tool for inspiring people to make major modifications in society. Utopianism is the belief in a perfect society, and it can be utilized to inspire people to pursue a much better future. Hobsbawm suggests that without this kind of motivation, it would be tough to achieve major transformations. Utopianism can be utilized to motivate people to interact to develop a better world, and it can also be used to offer a vision of what could be attained. By believing in a better future, individuals can be inspired to take action and make the required modifications to bring about a transformation. Utopianism is for that reason an essential tool for motivating people to make major modifications in society.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Eric Hobsbawm somewhere between June 8, 1917 and today. He/she was a famous Historian from United Kingdom. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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