The organic intellectual and his roles in society according to Antonio Gramsci

Abstract

This study aims to shed light on the thought of the Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci (1937-1891), who came up with a new concept about the intellectual and his function in society. He presented an image other than the traditional image of the intellectual and his function. The new type of intellectual is the organic intellectual who differs from other forms of Intellectuals imitation is clear in nature and in its functions. The organic intellectual is a natural intellectual. It appears in all classes. Everyone believes in the ideology of the class to which he belongs. It is a practical intellectual that goes beyond the function of theorizing to field work. It contributes greatly to the development of events in society, and is decisive in the good and well-being of people. It is distinguished by its critical goodness, and its dance against injustice and corruption. It is a populist intellectual, and it is not to be deceived by the weakness of its concern for reform and the establishment of justice. In this study, we define the concept of the religious intellectual and clarify the differences between it and the traditional transmission, and then explain the most important functions that it performs in society, in order to arrive at the most important conclusions. About the organic mangaf and its role in society.