The spirit of rebellion can only exist in a society where a theoretical equality conceals great factual inequalities. The problem of rebellion, therefore, has no meaning except within our own Western society.

Summary

This quote suggests that rebellion arises from a society where there is a gap between the ideal of equality and the reality of inequality. It argues that in Western societies, where there is a conception of equality, rebellion becomes a relevant concept. The quote implies that rebellion is a response to this discrepancy between the theoretical notion of equality and the stark presence of socioeconomic disparities. Thus, rebellion is seen as a product of Western society and may be irrelevant or absent in societies without this inequality.

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