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17. Sorel’s greatest contribution to the left was his concept of ‘myths.’
a. Definition of myths: “artificial combinations invented to give the appearance of reality to hopes that inspire men in their present activity.’
b. e.g. The coming of Christ: the idea organized men in desirable ways.
c. Sorel’s myth of the ‘general strike:’ if all the workers declared a general strike, it would crush capitalism, and turn the world over to the proletariat.
Whether the general strike actually had the predicted result didn’t matter! What matters is getting the masses to believe in the power of the weapon!
So, we should continue to expose the 'myths' of the Left, but should not expect them to admit that they are myths: for, without their 'bed time stories,' what do they have left? (pun intended)
a. Definition of myths: “artificial combinations invented to give the appearance of reality to hopes that inspire men in their present activity.’
b. e.g. The coming of Christ: the idea organized men in desirable ways.
c. Sorel’s myth of the ‘general strike:’ if all the workers declared a general strike, it would crush capitalism, and turn the world over to the proletariat.
Whether the general strike actually had the predicted result didn’t matter! What matters is getting the masses to believe in the power of the weapon!
So, we should continue to expose the 'myths' of the Left, but should not expect them to admit that they are myths: for, without their 'bed time stories,' what do they have left? (pun intended)