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According to Max Weber's essay 'Politics as a Vocation', what is the challenge that most of us will fail at most of the time?

  • Understanding the practical and effective way to proceed
  • Seeing others deeply and being deeply seen
  • Forging warm passion and a cool sense of proportion (correct)
  • Knowing a person deeply

Who is the author of the essay 'Politics as a Vocation'?

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  • Max Weber (correct)
  • David Brooks
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What is the title of David Brooks' most recent book?

  • How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen (correct)
  • Getty Images
  • The Times
  • Politics as a Vocation

What emotions are people coping with in the current times?

<p>Shock, pain, contempt, anger, anxiety, fear (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the historic norm when it comes to breakdowns in civilization?

<p>Breakdowns into barbarism are the historic norm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested approach to staying mentally healthy and spiritually whole in brutalizing times, according to the text?

<p>Develop a tragic mentality to thrive among the dark realities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the core counterattack against dehumanization?

<p>Offering recognition and being seen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Howard Thurman say about hatred?

<p>Hatred leads to death (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the practical approach to dealing with people in hard times?

<p>Lead with curiosity and respect (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Etty Hillesum's practice of paying deep attention enable her to do?

<p>Enter into the lives of others and serve them (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the tragic sensibility teach us about humility?

<p>Humility is an accurate perception of yourself (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the tragic sensibility encourage people to focus on?

<p>The downsides of their actions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about rushing headlong into maximalist action?

<p>It carries higher risks than benefits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about the impact of rage on individuals?

<p>Rage hardens individuals and corrodes their minds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Politics as a Vocation

  • The author of the essay 'Politics as a Vocation' is Max Weber.
  • According to Weber, the challenge that most of us will fail at most of the time is politics.

David Brooks' Work

  • The title of David Brooks' most recent book is not specified in the text.

Emotional Coping Mechanisms

  • In current times, people are coping with emotions such as rage, hatred, and others.

Historic Norm of Civilization Breakdowns

  • The historic norm is that civilizations have breakdowns.

Staying Mentally Healthy

  • The suggested approach to staying mentally healthy and spiritually whole in brutalizing times is to focus on staying grounded and centered.

Counterattack against Dehumanization

  • The core counterattack against dehumanization is to focus on humility and paying deep attention to others.

Hatred and Howard Thurman

  • Howard Thurman said that hatred debases the hater.

Dealing with People in Hard Times

  • The practical approach to dealing with people in hard times is to focus on building relationships and community.

Etty Hillesum's Practice

  • Etty Hillesum's practice of paying deep attention enabled her to find inner peace and clarity.

Tragic Sensibility

  • The tragic sensibility teaches us about humility and the importance of focusing on the present moment.
  • The tragic sensibility encourages people to focus on what they can control and accept what they cannot.

Maximalist Action

  • The text suggests that rushing headlong into maximalist action can be detrimental and may lead to burnout.

Impact of Rage on Individuals

  • The text suggests that rage can have a negative impact on individuals, leading to dehumanization and a breakdown in relationships.

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