Karl Manheim (theory contributor)

Karl Mannheim was a sociologist of knowledge who studied how our beliefs and ideas are shaped by the social contexts we live in. He believed that our understanding of truth is influenced by the time, culture, and social environment we are part of, rather than being absolute or universal. Mannheim emphasized that people’s perspectives are shaped by their social positions and life experiences, which affects how they interpret the world. His work highlights that knowledge is social and that different groups may have different ways of understanding reality, all influenced by their specific social backgrounds.